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KC54 JUF

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,750 mi
Last recorded88,750 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 JUF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 88,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 86,455 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 86,425 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 84,342 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 81,587 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 76,673 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 76,673 miles

Nearside Front 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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 73,111 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,954 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 64,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 64,465 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 60,476 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 60,476 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 55,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

offside rear light cluster connections corroded.

rear wiper blade split.

removed toy monkey from interior mirror, drivers view.

slight damage to offside rear bumper.

Fail 14 Dec 2013 55,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear wiper blade split.

removed toy monkey from interior mirror, drivers view.

slight damage to offside rear bumper.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 48,250 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner tread.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 41,533 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,503 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Offside front tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2009 29,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

TRACKING .

Fail 18 Nov 2009 29,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

TRACKING .

Pass 19 Nov 2008 23,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2008 23,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 19,005 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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KC54 JUF is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KC54 JUF, 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 KC54 JUF registered?

KC54 JUF is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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The MOT history for KC54 JUF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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