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EJ54 PZA

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,435 mi
Last recorded102,435 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 PZA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2020 102,435 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 100,536 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 100,534 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 99,350 miles

Offside Front 4mm tyre worn heavier on inner edge

both rear coil springs and lower mountings corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2017 99,341 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 4mm tyre worn heavier on inner edge

both rear coil springs and lower mountings corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 91,954 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2016 91,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2015 86,589 miles

Offside Rear 3mm tyre wearing heavy on inner edge

rear exhaust rubber hangers perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,774 miles

N/S/F tyre 2mm and has been puncture repaired and wearing heavy on inner edge.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 73,649 miles

REAR TYRES LOW, PERISHING AND EDGES BALDING.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,692 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 68,692 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 62,491 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 62,491 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 55,342 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 48,433 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 48,433 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 39,327 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 30,960 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 30,960 miles

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

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

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 PZA is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PZA, 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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EJ54 PZA is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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