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LJ54 NYF

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

52,407 mi
Last recorded52,407 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 NYF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 52,407 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,754 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 46,754 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 41,821 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 41,821 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,385 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 39,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,927 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 37,927 miles

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

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 36,805 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge but not to ply or cords and within limits

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge but not to ply or cords and within limits

Fail 20 May 2013 36,805 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge but not to ply or cords and within limits

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge but not to ply or cords and within limits

Fail 1 Jun 2012 36,224 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyes unevenly worn on inner edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,224 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyes unevenly worn on inner edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,624 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 27,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 27,245 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 20,763 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 16,048 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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LJ54 NYF is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LJ54 NYF, 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 LJ54 NYF registered?

LJ54 NYF is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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