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EX54 AKY

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,696 mi
Last recorded88,696 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 AKY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 88,696 miles

n/s/r tyre worn edges & close to limit , o/s/r worn inner edge with screw in tread .......

rear exhaust corroding .....

Fail 4 Jun 2018 88,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre worn edges & close to limit , o/s/r worn inner edge with screw in tread .......

rear exhaust corroding .....

Pass 4 May 2017 80,589 miles

front brake pads low ...........

rear exhaust silencer corroding .......

Pass 4 May 2016 67,832 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 67,832 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,660 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 45,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK NEARSIDE LOWER CORNED OF RADIATOR

Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,192 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK NEARSIDE LOWER CORNED OF RADIATOR

Pass 17 Apr 2013 39,675 miles

exhaust system rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2013 39,674 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust system rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 35,391 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 35,391 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,026 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,061 miles

nearside front tyre is carring a screw & is underinflated.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,027 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,649 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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EX54 AKY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EX54 AKY, 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 EX54 AKY registered?

EX54 AKY is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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