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EA54 ESV

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

162,212 mi
Last recorded162,212 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 ESV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 162,212 miles

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 146,876 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 146,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 133,706 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 121,679 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 109,855 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 104,428 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 89,066 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 72,529 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,867 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 ESV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ESV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA54 ESV registered?

EA54 ESV is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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