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MX54 YEV

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,763 mi
Last recorded123,763 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 YEV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 123,763 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 123,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 114,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 114,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 99,398 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Front exhaust clamp broken.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 83,342 miles

Both rear tyres perished slightly.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 83,342 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Both rear tyres perished slightly.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 21 May 2013 70,823 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 68,824 miles

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

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

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

battery slightly insecure

both sides front brake pads unable to see

cut on outer wall offside front tyre

offside front side repeater area slightly damage but repeater is secure

Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,448 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 64,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 56,904 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 45,139 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 45,139 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 38,609 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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MX54 YEV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX54 YEV, 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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MX54 YEV is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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