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EA54 AYZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,787 mi
Last recorded98,787 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 AYZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 98,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 98,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 94,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 91,012 miles

Nearside Front headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside head lamp beam deflectors fitted

rear suspension corroded

tow bar corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2019 90,493 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside head lamp beam deflectors fitted

rear suspension corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear bumper support post corroded away

Pass 6 Sep 2017 81,082 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 81,082 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 74,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear beam axle corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,011 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 67,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,023 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 61,977 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,194 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 52,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 40,828 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,589 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,947 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Rear tyres wearing close to limit on inner edges

Towbar ballhitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2009 11,643 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 5,756 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 4,082 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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EA54 AYZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA54 AYZ, 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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EA54 AYZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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