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ML54 XJE

2004 Fiat Idea

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,715 mi
Last recorded77,715 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 XJE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 77,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 77,714 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 73,851 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 69,004 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,150 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 55,930 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 49,526 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 43,732 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 38,847 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,060 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 36,060 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 29,491 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 22,588 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 20,069 miles

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

Offside Front 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 XJE is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XJE, 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 XJE registered?

ML54 XJE is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 14 October 2004.

Is ML54 XJE safe to buy?

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