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EA54 FJU

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,895 mi
Last recorded96,895 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 FJU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 96,895 miles

Offside Front advise brake pad wearing down

Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,589 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 80,733 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 72,458 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 61,693 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear box is corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 52,026 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 52,024 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,582 miles

Nearside front tyre worn hard on inside.

Offside rear tyre showing signs of ageing.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 36,266 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,353 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 22,718 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 22,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 20,686 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 20,686 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 14,692 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 9,112 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 7,620 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 7,614 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 FJU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FJU, 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 FJU registered?

EA54 FJU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 13 October 2004.

Is EA54 FJU safe to buy?

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