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MK54 AOL

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,448 mi
Last recorded127,448 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 AOL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 127,448 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 109,170 miles

sills chassis corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2016 109,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

engine mount worn

sills chassis corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 101,202 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 101,111 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

sump is excessively corroded resulting in an oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 90,981 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2014 90,981 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2013 87,198 miles

Offside rear suspension bump stop insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2012 82,240 miles

Free play in gear lever, requires attention

Pass 11 Feb 2011 76,345 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 76,345 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 71,723 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 53,498 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 53,498 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 AOL is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MK54 AOL, 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 AOL registered?

MK54 AOL is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is MK54 AOL safe to buy?

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