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BT54 FUV

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

77,319 mi
Last recorded77,319 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 77,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 75,365 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 75,365 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 73,800 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 73,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 72,152 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 72,152 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 69,603 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 69,603 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 68,088 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 66,158 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 64,948 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 64,948 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 62,462 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 60,593 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 60,593 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 58,475 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,638 miles

both frt tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

slight exh blow back box

Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,430 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 52,106 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 48,243 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,687 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 45,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 36,476 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 FUV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FUV, 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 FUV registered?

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

Is BT54 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 FUV shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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