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BT54 FUO

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,190 mi
Last recorded88,190 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 FUO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2016 88,190 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box heavily corroded but is not blowing

Pass 18 Jan 2015 79,731 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 79,688 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 71,850 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2013 71,850 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 64,331 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 64,331 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 57,662 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,820 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,949 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 41,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2009 37,911 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 30,534 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 30,534 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 23,799 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 FUO is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT54 FUO registered?

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

Is BT54 FUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 FUO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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