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FX54 XHD

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,629 mi
Last recorded128,629 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 XHD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 128,629 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Aug 2020 117,470 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 117,470 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 107,230 miles

Front brake discs worn and front pads getting low.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 107,230 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement torque mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front brake discs worn and front pads getting low.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 97,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Gearbox has oil leak.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 97,283 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Gearbox has oil leak.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 84,815 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 80,466 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 74,772 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 74,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,208 miles

Front brake discs worn will be required when pads wear out!

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 68,156 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs worn will be required when pads wear out!

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 63,429 miles

rear exhaust corroded!

Fail 17 Oct 2013 63,429 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded!

tracking to be checked!

Pass 9 Nov 2012 59,293 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Lower engine mount slightly deterated

Fail 9 Nov 2012 59,293 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust system corroded

Lower engine mount slightly deterated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 54,773 miles

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

both rear tyres nearside rear 2.5mm offside rear 3mm and very bad cracking!

Fail 28 Oct 2011 54,773 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres nearside rear 2.5mm offside rear 3mm and very bad cracking!

Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,075 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 51,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear road springs corroded!

rear tyres cracked!

Pass 8 Oct 2009 46,390 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 46,364 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,625 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 42,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 34,444 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 34,444 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 32,964 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XHD is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XHD, 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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FX54 XHD is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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