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EA54 YNR

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,529 mi
Last recorded120,529 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 YNR
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 120,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 120,529 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 113,447 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 113,447 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 109,945 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 109,945 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 107,918 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 105,592 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 105,592 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 100,422 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2017 92,339 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,325 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 85,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 77,500 miles

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

Offside 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 1 Sep 2014 75,181 miles

glow plug light flashes on dash

front wipers jumping

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,996 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 2 Sep 2013 71,996 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2012 67,194 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing and cracking up

Nearside rear tyre has a lowest tread of 3mm

Fail 4 Sep 2012 67,194 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres are perishing and cracking up

Gearbox to subframe stabilizer arm is loose

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre has a lowest tread of 3mm

Pass 10 Sep 2011 64,046 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,861 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 44,861 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s and n/s lower ball joint gators split

Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,750 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,161 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 32,099 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 YNR is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YNR, 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 YNR registered?

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

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