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LH54 AHC

2004 Fiat Idea

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

42,172 mi
Last recorded42,172 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH54 AHC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 42,172 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 42,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 40,973 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 40,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks engine management light stays on (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 38,586 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 38,586 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

The off side rear tyre is perished.195/60x15

Pass 27 Oct 2016 36,946 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 35,722 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 34,004 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 32,030 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 29,273 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 26,476 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s outer driveshaft inner clip insecure

Fail 16 Nov 2011 26,476 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Front brake discs lipped

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s outer driveshaft inner clip insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2010 23,858 miles

advise off side front tyre balding inner edge,on legal limits

Fail 2 Nov 2010 23,854 miles

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

advise off side front tyre balding inner edge,on legal limits

Pass 17 Nov 2009 21,601 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 21,598 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 18,226 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 18,226 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 14,602 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 14,602 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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LH54 AHC is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LH54 AHC, 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 LH54 AHC registered?

LH54 AHC is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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