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YC54 FYE

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,927 mi
Last recorded51,927 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 FYE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 51,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 51,724 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 48,645 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust flexi and rear box deteriorating

Pass 25 Nov 2016 45,764 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 43,692 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 40,552 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 37,499 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 34,212 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 30,004 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 24,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 24,793 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Dec 2009 19,741 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 16,216 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 16,216 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 11,167 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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YC54 FYE is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YC54 FYE, 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 YC54 FYE registered?

YC54 FYE is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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The MOT history for YC54 FYE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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