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RF54 BXR

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,490 mi
Last recorded113,490 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 BXR
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 113,490 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner tread

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 113,489 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner tread

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 106,106 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 106,070 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 104,563 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 101,587 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Unevenly worn across axle (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery not fully secure

Drivers seat belt slightly frayed

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

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

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

Offside rear suspension bumpstop adrift

Rear brake application and release slightly uneven at about 28% imbalanced

Pass 19 Feb 2011 68,951 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 68,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Front 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 19 Oct 2009 102,423 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 102,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 50,254 miles

o/s/front tyre worn inside edge badly

Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,946 miles

windsceen damage outside the A zone 10mm.

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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RF54 BXR is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RF54 BXR, 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 RF54 BXR registered?

RF54 BXR is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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