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KN54 HWC

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,825 mi
Last recorded49,825 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 HWC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 49,825 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

inner sills rusty both

Fail 10 Feb 2021 49,820 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

inner sills rusty both

Fail 21 Jan 2021 49,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump cracked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened AXLE - HOLE AND POOR REPAIR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Inner sills corroded

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 43,612 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all brake dics corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 41,297 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear axle beam heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Sep 2017 39,475 miles

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

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

rear axl beam corroded not considered excessive

Fail 28 Sep 2017 39,462 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle beam (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 37,682 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt seeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

O/s rear tyre and n/s front tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2015 36,091 miles

Nail in n/s rear tyre

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2014 34,520 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 32,523 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 30,961 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,976 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 26,354 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 24,377 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 19,368 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 13,567 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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KN54 HWC is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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