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GF54 BKL

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,593 mi
Last recorded163,593 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 BKL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 163,593 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 163,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 127,563 miles

Exhaust silencer corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 127,516 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 108,200 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 70,570 miles

rear lower engine stabliser mounting worn

Fail 2 Feb 2018 70,567 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

rear lower engine stabliser mounting worn

Pass 7 Feb 2017 40,192 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 40,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 30,489 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 30,488 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 30,197 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 30,197 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 29,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 28,434 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 28,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 27,729 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 27,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,005 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,865 miles

unable to see condition of brake pads through the wheel trims

Fail 8 Oct 2009 21,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to see condition of brake pads through the wheel trims

Pass 9 Oct 2008 17,130 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 12,318 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 12,318 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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GF54 BKL is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GF54 BKL, 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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GF54 BKL is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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