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YC54 YPU

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,448 mi
Last recorded111,448 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 YPU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 111,448 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 111,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 101,551 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Sep 2009 81,324 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 53,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 53,212 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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 YPU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YC54 YPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC54 YPU registered?

YC54 YPU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is YC54 YPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC54 YPU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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