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EO54 EJU

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,723 mi
Last recorded67,723 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 EJU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 67,723 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 67,723 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer poor

Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,418 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust weak

Fail 17 Jan 2018 61,418 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust weak

Pass 26 Jan 2017 55,783 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 55,783 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 53,398 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 46,480 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 46,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exaust corrodied

Pass 27 Jan 2012 38,384 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 33,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 26,947 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 21,998 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 16,097 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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EO54 EJU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EO54 EJU, 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 EO54 EJU registered?

EO54 EJU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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