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MV54 UJY

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,123 mi
Last recorded126,123 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 UJY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 126,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 126,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 118,022 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak gear box ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 118,022 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 111,363 miles

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

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

Rear silencer blowing

Fail 28 Jul 2015 111,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear silencer blowing

Pass 28 Jul 2014 104,218 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 104,177 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 58,140 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 67,278 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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MV54 UJY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MV54 UJY, 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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MV54 UJY is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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