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LN54 XXZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,232 mi
Last recorded118,232 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 XXZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 118,232 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated but is not blowing

Fail 24 Apr 2023 118,217 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated but is not blowing

Pass 4 May 2022 107,320 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 107,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 97,982 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 97,982 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 90,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 73,928 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 73,928 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jan 2018 56,584 miles
Fail 1 Jan 2018 56,584 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 54,039 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 49,730 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 49,730 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 45,298 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,298 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,486 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 37,253 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 34,788 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 31,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,206 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2007 20,897 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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LN54 XXZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LN54 XXZ, 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 LN54 XXZ registered?

LN54 XXZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is LN54 XXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN54 XXZ shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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