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FG54 UEC

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,469 mi
Last recorded76,469 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 UEC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 76,469 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 71,531 miles

Both outer sils showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 71,427 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sils showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 65,798 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 61,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 57,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front and rear suspension prescribed corroded

inner sills lower seams corroded

repairs to outer sills

unable to fully examine front brakes with out wheel removal

Fail 15 Sep 2021 57,536 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front and rear suspension prescribed corroded

inner sills lower seams corroded

repairs to outer sills

unable to fully examine front brakes with out wheel removal

Pass 3 Jul 2020 52,309 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 48,159 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 48,153 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 45,928 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 45,914 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 41,184 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,841 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 31,517 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2014 31,517 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 28,611 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 23,469 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 23,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges advise tracking

rear silencer outer skin holed and corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 19,441 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 16,617 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,281 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 11,318 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 11,318 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 9,199 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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FG54 UEC is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FG54 UEC, 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 FG54 UEC registered?

FG54 UEC is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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