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CA54 AKJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,511 mi
Last recorded76,511 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 AKJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2020 76,511 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 74,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Axle has advanced corrosion

Rear Bumper supports excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2019 74,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Axle has advanced corrosion

Rear Bumper supports excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2018 71,459 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shock absorber bushes has slight play

Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,606 miles

Rear Exhaust section deteroiorated

Fail 13 Jul 2017 69,606 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake performance test not carried out tyre deflated

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

Rear Exhaust section deteroiorated

Pass 14 Jul 2016 65,870 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 62,808 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 59,206 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 54,492 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 50,568 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 45,154 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 41,590 miles

rear wiperblade rubber missing

Pass 17 Dec 2009 34,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 27,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 27,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,411 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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CA54 AKJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CA54 AKJ, 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 CA54 AKJ registered?

CA54 AKJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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