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RV54 ESU

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,057 mi
Last recorded94,057 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 ESU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 94,057 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 94,057 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 85,087 miles

F Brakes jedders

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 77,104 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

gearbox lower (rear stabilizer mounting worn/defective

Pass 29 Aug 2012 67,807 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 58,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,363 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outter edge

Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,411 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,468 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,649 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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RV54 ESU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RV54 ESU, 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 RV54 ESU registered?

RV54 ESU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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