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MF54 VFO

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,271 mi
Last recorded83,271 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 VFO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 83,271 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 185/65/14

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 185/65/14

Rear exhaust box rusty and casing corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2016 83,271 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 185/65/14

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 185/65/14

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

Rear exhaust box rusty and casing corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 80,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

exhaust back box casing corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 78,582 miles

advise front flexi pipe exhaust starting to deteriate

advise n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

advise oil leak on gearbox

advise rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 78,582 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise front flexi pipe exhaust starting to deteriate

advise n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

advise oil leak on gearbox

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2012 73,955 miles

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

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

air bag light on

both rear tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 19 Sep 2012 73,923 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

air bag light on

both rear tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,836 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 65,501 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 59,349 miles

advise n/s wiper blade starting to split but still clearing the screen

Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,790 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,334 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 37,334 miles

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

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

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

advise front discs.

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 VFO is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VFO, 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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MF54 VFO is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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