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NL54 CJX

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

63,225 mi
Last recorded63,225 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 CJX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 63,225 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 63,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 57,838 miles

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

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

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

both inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2018 57,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 54,508 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 17 May 2017 54,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2017 54,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 51,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 49,820 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,820 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 47,769 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 43,160 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 43,160 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,657 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 38,657 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 33,401 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,865 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,873 miles

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

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

eml light on

Fail 10 Sep 2009 25,873 miles

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

eml light on

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 21,815 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 21,806 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 17,529 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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NL54 CJX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NL54 CJX, 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 NL54 CJX registered?

NL54 CJX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is NL54 CJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL54 CJX shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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