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ML54 EVV

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,629 mi
Last recorded144,629 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 EVV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 144,629 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 144,629 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 124,174 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front outer anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

both rear shock top bushes deteriorated

engine mount bushes weak

n/s/r seat missing

o/s/f shock damp with oil

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2015 85,713 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre rear seat belt clasp covers missing

exhaust rear box deteriorated

offside rear tyre cuts in tread

Fail 15 Apr 2015 85,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

centre rear seat belt clasp covers missing

exhaust back box deteriorated

offside rear tyre has cuts to tread

Pass 29 Mar 2014 72,001 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clutch slipping

front bumper damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,208 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,129 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 45,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs worn/corroded on inside surface

gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 26,538 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 EVV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EVV, 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 EVV registered?

ML54 EVV is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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