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MA54 JXE

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,051 mi
Last recorded54,051 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 JXE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 54,051 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills and body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 54,051 miles

Brake performance not tested Low oil level (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Low oil level (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills and body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 48,553 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 19 Sep 2018 48,553 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 27 Sep 2017 44,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush splitting (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush splitting (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded outer skin

Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,254 miles

Front springs corroded

Front both lower arm rear bushes showing slight signs of wear

Front anti roll bar bushes cracked

Front anti roll bar corroded

Lower Gearbox mounting defective mount showing sings of wear ()

Nearside Front ball joint boot cracked slightly

Nearside Front driveshaft corroded slightly

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Rear both shockers showing signs of wearing on top bush and are corroded on outer casing

exhaust down pipe securing bracket corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,783 miles

both front tyres have wear on inner edges and are devoid of tread

osr top shockabsorber bush cracking

rear and side indicators going white

rear exhaust and front flexi section corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 34,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 30,515 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 27,018 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 27,018 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,975 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 21 Oct 2010 19,600 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 16,181 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 12,563 miles

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

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 6 Nov 2007 9,793 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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MA54 JXE is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MA54 JXE, 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 MA54 JXE registered?

MA54 JXE is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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