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LG54 HXB

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

52,869 mi
Last recorded52,869 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 HXB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 52,869 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 52,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam patten misty (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam patten misty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 52,229 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 52,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam patten lense misty (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam patten (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 51,525 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 10 Jul 2017 51,525 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 50,248 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 50,248 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 48,925 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 48,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,435 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 47,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,447 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 44,445 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

tracking needs adjusting

Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,143 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 41,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 38,000 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 3 Aug 2011 37,993 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2010 31,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2009 23,433 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 23,432 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 19,978 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall curb-damaged, but not to cord, needs replacing

Pass 19 Jul 2007 8,546 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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LG54 HXB is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LG54 HXB, 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 LG54 HXB registered?

LG54 HXB is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is LG54 HXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG54 HXB shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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