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ML54 FHG

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,552 mi
Last recorded111,552 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 111,552 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

offside & nearside front tyre worn on edge ( strong advice )

Pass 25 Nov 2019 108,422 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 108,422 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside & nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 105,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 105,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 103,615 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside front (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2017 103,568 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part offside front fouling with drive shaft (3.6.B.4a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside front (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2016 100,393 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 100,393 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint rear silencer corroding (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lens broken showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on inner and outer walls/Michelin/175/65R14/82T/

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper blade worn/split

Pass 1 Dec 2015 97,288 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

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

back box exhaust heavly corroded

both rear tyres cracking on tread and side wall

damage to nearside rear tail lamp

Fail 30 Nov 2015 97,288 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

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

back box exhaust heavly corroded

both rear tyres cracking on tread and side wall

damage to nearside rear tail lamp

Pass 1 Dec 2014 93,555 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 93,555 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 86,755 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 86,754 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 79,001 miles

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

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

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

offside mirror back missing

Pass 1 Oct 2011 75,641 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,417 miles

Both front tyres are re-moulds

Both o/s cv boots are leaking slightly past their securing clamps

O/S side repeator nearly white

Fail 14 Sep 2010 71,718 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres are re-moulds

Both o/s cv boots are leaking slightly past their securing clamps

O/S side repeator nearly white

Pass 2 Oct 2009 68,231 miles

O/S wing mirror held on by tape

O/S/F tyre on 2mm on inner edge

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Rear view mirror has fell off

Slight flat spot on n/s/r tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2009 68,231 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S wing mirror held on by tape

O/S/R tyre on 2mm

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Rear view mirror has fell off

Slight flat spot on n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2008 60,337 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 60,337 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 44,262 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 FHG is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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