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FX54 ECC

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,037 mi
Last recorded126,037 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 ECC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2018 126,037 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 115,863 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 97,625 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 90,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2015 90,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2014 85,439 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 85,439 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 80,188 miles

exhaust is corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2013 80,170 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust is corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 73,384 miles

front exhaust heat shield is insecure

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 4 Dec 2012 73,281 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust heat shield is insecure

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2011 63,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 55,269 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 47,923 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s front suspension top cup,s are corroded

n/s wiper blade will soon require replacing

Fail 16 Dec 2009 47,911 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s front suspension top cup,s are corroded

n/s wiper blade will soon require replacing

parking brake could do with adjusting

Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,286 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s front suspension top cup,s corroded

o/s front tyre worn more on inside

Fail 16 Dec 2008 40,286 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s front suspension top cup,s corroded

o/s front brake disc rusty on inside

o/s front tyre worn more on inside

Pass 11 Dec 2007 30,372 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both the front suspension top mounting cup,s are corroded

the rear brake,s could do with checking

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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FX54 ECC is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FX54 ECC, 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 FX54 ECC registered?

FX54 ECC is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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