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MF54 CTZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

75,120 mi
Last recorded75,120 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 CTZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 75,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak from engine sump gasket ()

exhaust back box outer skin loose

Fail 14 Dec 2017 75,118 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light stays on indicating a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak from engine sump gasket ()

exhaust back box outer skin loose

Pass 19 Dec 2016 69,377 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Dec 2016 69,367 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Dec 2015 66,551 miles

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

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

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

aux drive belt perishing

coolant leak

cover missing on offside rear seatbelt catch

rear silencer corroded

slight damage to rear number plate

Fail 11 Dec 2015 66,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

aux drive belt perishing

coolant leak

cover missing on offside rear seatbelt catch

rear silencer corroded

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 23 Dec 2014 56,100 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 22 Dec 2014 56,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,638 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2013 49,638 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 43,915 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 43,915 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,083 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 42,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 35,488 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 27,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 26,997 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 18,867 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 10,928 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 10,928 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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MF54 CTZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MF54 CTZ, 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 MF54 CTZ registered?

MF54 CTZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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