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LY54 LZK

2004 Fiat Idea

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,158 mi
Last recorded130,158 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 LZK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 130,158 miles

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

both rear coil springs rusting

central rear bake light poor

damage to front bumper

front brake discs rusting

rear exhaust box outer skin rusting

slight oil leak engine

Fail 7 Jun 2022 130,158 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs rusting

central rear bake light poor

damage to front bumper

front brake discs rusting

rear exhaust box outer skin rusting

slight oil leak engine

Pass 9 Apr 2021 130,156 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs rusting

front pads not seen

near side rear door not unlocking correctly /had to open from inside /then open from out side

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin rusting

Fail 24 Mar 2021 130,153 miles

Fuel system component leaking off side front / leak from around fuel unit on near side of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs rusting

front pads not seen

near side rear door not unlocking correctly /had to open from inside /then open from out side

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin rusting

Pass 19 Aug 2019 129,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust box very corroded

under side of car very corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2014 123,494 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 122,019 miles

rear exhaust box deterated

Pass 4 Dec 2012 118,504 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 103,612 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 88,232 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 70,035 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2008 52,556 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,158 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 LZK is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LZK, 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 LZK registered?

LY54 LZK is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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