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BT54 FUJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,109 mi
Last recorded96,109 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 FUJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 96,109 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 96,109 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Jack point corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 90,240 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/jacking point area (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 15 Sep 2017 90,240 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/jacking point area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2015 83,785 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 80,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2013 63,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 48,792 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,062 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,977 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 17,494 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 17,494 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 14,941 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 11,422 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?

Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
5,413
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
3,964
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,425
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,119
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 1,975
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,044
Direction indicator incorrect colour 745
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BT54 FUJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Idea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 56,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Idea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,425 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT54 FUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Idea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Idea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT54 FUJ registered?

BT54 FUJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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The MOT history for BT54 FUJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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