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ML54 AJU

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,609 mi
Last recorded95,609 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 AJU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 95,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2018 92,816 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 92,816 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 83,522 miles

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

Offside Rear upper shocker mount worn

both rear tyres worn inner edges

front brake disc are worn

front tyrev worn inner edges

Fail 13 Mar 2017 83,522 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn inner edges

front brake disc are worn

front tyrev worn inner edges

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

Offside Rear upper shocker mount worn

Pass 17 Mar 2016 71,337 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

oil weep from engine

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,401 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

o/s front tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,909 miles

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

front brake discs are scored and lipped

oil leak at sump plug

Fail 18 Mar 2014 44,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs are scored and lipped

oil leak at sump plug

Pass 18 Mar 2013 32,347 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 32,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,540 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 20,540 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 17,918 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 15,496 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 12,930 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 8,861 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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ML54 AJU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ML54 AJU, 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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ML54 AJU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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