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EJ54 CJV

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

48,619 mi
Last recorded48,619 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 CJV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 48,619 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 47,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

headlamp lenses dull

Pass 4 Nov 2019 46,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

slight exhaust blow from flexible section

Pass 8 Nov 2018 45,048 miles

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

lower geearbox stabiliser worn

slight exhaust blow form front flexible section

Pass 2 Nov 2017 43,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre low on edges

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

Fail 2 Nov 2017 43,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre low on edges

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2016 41,708 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2015 39,880 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 37,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 34,437 miles

front brake pads around 70% worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2012 31,656 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 28,492 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 24,526 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2009 21,339 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 17,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 14,136 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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EJ54 CJV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EJ54 CJV, 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 EJ54 CJV registered?

EJ54 CJV is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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The MOT history for EJ54 CJV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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