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MT54 BMV

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

35,636 mi
Last recorded35,636 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 BMV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 35,636 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 35,632 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 35,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 35,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 35,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 35,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 35,455 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 35,455 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 35,227 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 35,193 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 34,546 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 33,937 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,096 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 32,417 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 32,417 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 32,136 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 31,099 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,082 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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MT54 BMV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MT54 BMV, 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 MT54 BMV registered?

MT54 BMV is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is MT54 BMV safe to buy?

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