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KN54 HVP

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,374 mi
Last recorded59,374 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 HVP
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 59,374 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

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

both nearside and offside rear shock bushes deteriorated

rear floor has slight corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 59,374 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

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

both front tyre wearing on the inner edge

both nearside and offside rear shock bushes deteriorated

rear floor has slight corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,081 miles

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

exhaust front flexi damaged

rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

Fail 29 Oct 2015 56,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65 14 H (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust front flexi damaged

rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 31 Oct 2014 52,772 miles

nearside front tyre heavily perished/cracking at edges 185/65 14 H

Fail 31 Oct 2014 52,772 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre heavily perished/cracking at edges 185/65 14 H

Pass 23 Oct 2013 49,110 miles

Nearside front tyre perished and cracked.

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 45,019 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2012 45,109 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,336 miles

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 4 Nov 2010 32,216 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 32,214 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2009 26,868 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 22,880 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 22,603 miles

Lights - headlamps come on with ignition

Pass 15 Sep 2007 17,023 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 17,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KN54 HVP is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KN54 HVP, 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 KN54 HVP registered?

KN54 HVP is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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