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LD54 VBE

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,009 mi
Last recorded71,009 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 VBE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 71,009 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 71,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 57,990 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 41,086 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 40,620 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 37,460 miles

Near side front tyre worn on inside edge

Oil filter corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorating

off side rear dust cap missing

Pass 1 May 2014 34,872 miles

Damge to rear bumper and near side outer sill

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil filter corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2014 34,872 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Damge to rear bumper and near side outer sill

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil filter corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 31,086 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,292 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 26,752 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 23,068 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 19,254 miles

all wipers split heavy damage vehical cam belt due 5 years old

Fail 10 Feb 2009 19,254 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all wipers split heavy damage vehical cam belt due 5 years old

Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,902 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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LD54 VBE is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LD54 VBE, 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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LD54 VBE is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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