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ML54 ZNM

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,343 mi
Last recorded165,343 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 165,343 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower cross member corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine sump corroded

rear wiper missing

Pass 12 Oct 2017 149,775 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Front lower cross member corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper missing

Fail 11 Oct 2017 149,775 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Front lower cross member corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper missing

Pass 18 Oct 2016 136,651 miles

Eml on after start

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D ' bushes' (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

engine sump corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 120,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread wear indicates possible steering alignment issue (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 104,578 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 96,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 19 Oct 2012 86,400 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 86,400 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 78,170 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 68,398 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 59,483 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 59,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,326 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 39,689 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 ZNM is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZNM, 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 ZNM registered?

ML54 ZNM is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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