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EJ54 CKU

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,841 mi
Last recorded65,841 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 CKU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,841 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 65,841 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,510 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 52,989 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 49,126 miles

surface rust brake discs noted

warning light on dash

Fail 14 Jul 2010 49,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,448 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 48,442 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 45,273 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 38,348 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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EJ54 CKU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ54 CKU, 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 CKU registered?

EJ54 CKU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 November 2004.

Is EJ54 CKU safe to buy?

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