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RV54 NCJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,350 mi
Last recorded106,350 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 NCJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 106,350 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front brake discs thin and lipped

Pass 25 Aug 2016 102,938 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 90,706 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 75,492 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear Tyre rubber perishing and starting to split

Offside Front Tyre tread inner edge bald

Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,417 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 31,415 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,541 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 28,541 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,364 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Front number plate cracked.

Handbrake lever travel slightly high.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 21,917 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 17,127 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 NCJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NCJ, 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 NCJ registered?

RV54 NCJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is RV54 NCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV54 NCJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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