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MV54 UKT

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,942 mi
Last recorded84,942 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 UKT
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 84,942 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 84,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2017 82,782 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front

Registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Front Inner

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside Front

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside Front

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside Front

corosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Dec 2017 82,782 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Inner registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

corosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Dec 2017 82,782 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Inner registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

corosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2015 80,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rackend (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 80,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rackend (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 75,227 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 64,440 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 64,440 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 53,623 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 47,374 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 47,316 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,805 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,046 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT ON EDGES

Pass 2 Oct 2008 31,353 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,362 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 UKT is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UKT, 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 MV54 UKT registered?

MV54 UKT is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is MV54 UKT safe to buy?

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