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MJ54 RNN

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,104 mi
Last recorded75,104 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 RNN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 75,104 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jun 2018 75,104 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 63,475 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 63,469 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top mount area (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 60,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi worn

headlamps deteriorated effecting beam image

n/s/f top strut mount very corroded/incomplete but secure

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber top mounts deteriorated and slight movement evident

o/s and n/s repeaters slightly discoloured

rear exhaust mounts poor

rear exhaust silencer very corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2016 60,258 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust flexi worn

headlamps deteriorated effecting beam image

n/s/f top strut mount very corroded/incomplete but secure

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber top mounts deteriorated and slight movement evident

o/s and n/s repeaters slightly discoloured

rear exhaust mounts poor

rear exhaust silencer very corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 53,757 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

slight oil leak from sump

Fail 7 Aug 2014 53,757 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

slight oil leak from sump

Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,428 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 48,428 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 46,172 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,294 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 31,407 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 31,401 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 21,409 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,409 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 13,714 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 13,214 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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MJ54 RNN is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ54 RNN, 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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MJ54 RNN is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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