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ML54 BMZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,595 mi
Last recorded58,595 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 BMZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 58,595 miles

exhaust corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 58,344 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 58,106 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 57,759 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 57,433 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 57,118 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 56,847 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 56,480 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 55,778 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded through

Pass 7 Dec 2015 55,079 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 53,728 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 53,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 51,773 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 49,762 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 47,930 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 46,452 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 44,501 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 41,864 miles

4x tyre wearing on inner edge

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 35,830 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear 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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ML54 BMZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ML54 BMZ, 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 ML54 BMZ registered?

ML54 BMZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is ML54 BMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML54 BMZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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