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BT54 FUY

2004 Fiat Idea

Brown Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,551 mi
Last recorded66,551 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 FUY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 66,551 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 62,397 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front n/side front and offside front shock struts are different configurations

Offside Front drivers seat slightly insecure

Offside Front front brake hose isnt secured properly advise inspection AsAp

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer rear shocks are corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2024 62,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill is holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Outer rear shocks are corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front drivers seat slightly insecure

Offside Front front brake hose isnt secured properly advise inspection AsAp

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 58,428 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 58,426 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 55,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all over tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 55,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both jets spraying upwards motion (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all over tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 52,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak clamp leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 49,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 46,354 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside Front and Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 42,949 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 42,949 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 40,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 67,266 miles

Nearside and Offside Front Tyre(s) worn close to the legal limit

Pass 22 Jul 2015 31,792 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 26,026 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 26,026 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2013 24,985 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 23,261 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 21,357 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 19,218 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 16,811 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 14,047 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outside

offside rear tyre worn on inside

Pass 7 Nov 2007 10,760 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 FUY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Brown with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FUY, 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 FUY registered?

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

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