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MW54 EKL

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,784 mi
Last recorded74,784 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 EKL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 74,784 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroding

slight dampness near fuel filter/pump area but no obvious leak?

Fail 4 Mar 2017 74,784 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade is split (8.2.2)

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

exhaust rear silencer corroding

possible slight weep of fuel from fuel filter and around pump

Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,021 miles

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge [185/65/14h]

o/s/f tyre started to wear on inner edge

rear brake application uneven [not excessive]

Fail 5 Mar 2016 70,019 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

exhaust back box corroded

fuel smell under bonnet, unable to check properly due to covers

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge [185/65/14h]

o/s/f tyre started to wear on inner edge

rear brake application uneven [not excessive]

Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,667 miles

2nails in o/s/r tyre, 1 in edge [185/65/14t]

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

back box corroding

n/s/r tyre worn on stepped edge of tread + nail in tread

oil leak [sump porous]

Fail 7 Mar 2015 65,666 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

2nails in o/s/r tyre, 1 in edge [185/65/14t]

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

back box corroding

n/s/r tyre worn on stepped edge of tread + nail in tread

oil leak [sump porous]

Pass 8 Mar 2014 58,590 miles

corrosion started in rear coil springs

exhaust back box corroding

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on edges [185/65/14t]

Pass 16 Mar 2013 47,903 miles

both front wing and n/s/r indicators fading, o/s/f tyre worn edge, front brake pads low,

Fail 16 Mar 2013 47,903 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front wing and n/s/r indicators fading, o/s/f tyre worn edge, front brake pads low,

Pass 10 Mar 2012 39,829 miles

hand brake high,

Fail 10 Mar 2012 39,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

hand brake high,

Pass 12 Mar 2011 32,403 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,327 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 27,327 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 25,099 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 9,854 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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MW54 EKL is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MW54 EKL, 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 MW54 EKL registered?

MW54 EKL is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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