MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,552 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
offside & nearside front tyre worn on edge ( strong advice )
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside & nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
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
Both front tyres are re-moulds
Both o/s cv boots are leaking slightly past their securing clamps
O/S side repeator nearly white
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?
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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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