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MK54 AHG

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,969 mi
Last recorded110,969 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 AHG
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 110,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis / Suspension / Sills / Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 104,017 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 94,545 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 94,524 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,233 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 73,442 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 73,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,712 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 56,808 miles

o/s/r tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

Pass 6 Sep 2011 48,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,117 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,473 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,005 miles

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

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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MK54 AHG is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MK54 AHG, 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 MK54 AHG registered?

MK54 AHG is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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