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FY54 EYX

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

115,169 mi
Last recorded115,169 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 EYX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 115,169 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 115,166 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 115,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothfront (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 108,332 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 108,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 107,957 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wipers split

Pass 17 Sep 2014 104,090 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 104,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 98,020 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 88,964 miles

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s wiper starting to split

Fail 19 Sep 2012 88,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s wiper starting to split

Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,694 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 79,694 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 68,119 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

low readings on o/s rear foot and hand brakes

Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,175 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 26,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,383 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,019 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 31,598 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)

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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FY54 EYX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 FY54 EYX, 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 FY54 EYX registered?

FY54 EYX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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