CarVerify

Free Car Check

LK54 HSY

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

80,959 mi
Last recorded80,959 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 HSY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 80,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and screw in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 80,959 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and screw in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 79,049 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 79,049 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 76,360 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 74,693 miles

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 74,693 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2017 73,372 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 73,372 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 68,387 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 63,637 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 59,859 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,859 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 57,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 57,300 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 55,263 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,769 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2011 51,757 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 48,788 miles

Coolant leak

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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2010 48,788 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Coolant leak

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2009 44,956 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 44,956 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 39,736 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads are worn 80%

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
Full Fiat Idea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LK54 HSY 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 60.9%.

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 LK54 HSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LK54 HSY?

You can check the full history of LK54 HSY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LK54 HSY registered?

LK54 HSY is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 7 October 2004.

Is LK54 HSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK54 HSY shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK54 HSY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LK54 HSY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.