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LY54 BKF

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,756 mi
Last recorded54,756 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 BKF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 54,756 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 54,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,402 miles

engine cover fitted.

Fail 28 Oct 2015 50,402 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover fitted.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 46,696 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 46,696 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 42,138 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 38,595 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 38,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,145 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 27,893 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 23,799 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 18,468 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 13,426 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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LY54 BKF is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY54 BKF, 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 LY54 BKF registered?

LY54 BKF is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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The MOT history for LY54 BKF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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