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EA54 BAV

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,985 mi
Last recorded160,985 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 BAV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 160,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 107,022 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 94,573 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 83,002 miles

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2015 74,570 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,377 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 65,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,978 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,831 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 41,679 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 36,535 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 36,465 miles

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 30,534 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 24,494 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 BAV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BAV, 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 EA54 BAV registered?

EA54 BAV is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 October 2004.

Is EA54 BAV safe to buy?

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