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MV54 UMW

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,630 mi
Last recorded74,630 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 74,630 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 66,163 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 53,962 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front brake disc slight corroded on inside surface

front wirper blades deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2013 5,396 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front brake disc slight corroded on inside surface

front wirper blades deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 43,380 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 43,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,330 miles

Wiper blades split

Rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2010 38,330 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Wiper blades split

Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,498 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,687 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 18,959 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 UMW is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV54 UMW, 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 UMW registered?

MV54 UMW is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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