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NG54 LSJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,811 mi
Last recorded67,811 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 LSJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 67,811 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 66,337 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 66,337 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 65,111 miles

o/s/r tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 20 Jan 2017 63,986 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 63,048 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 60,878 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,329 miles

exhaust system is corroded but still in solid condition

Fail 15 Apr 2014 59,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system is corroded but still in solid condition

Pass 19 Apr 2013 56,045 miles

underside of vehical corroded recommend oil spray

Fail 19 Apr 2013 56,045 miles

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

underside of vehical corroded recommend oil spray

Pass 19 Apr 2012 53,243 miles

under body very dry and starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Fail 18 Apr 2012 53,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

under body very dry and starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,254 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 45,975 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,943 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 35,058 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 29,017 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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NG54 LSJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NG54 LSJ, 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 NG54 LSJ registered?

NG54 LSJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is NG54 LSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG54 LSJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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