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YD54 FGM

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,935 mi
Last recorded104,935 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 FGM
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 104,935 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 97,398 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 89,106 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2016 89,106 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2015 81,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 81,510 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,277 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust front flex and rear bozx deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2013 66,871 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 66,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 59,493 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2012 59,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,796 miles

2 front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,368 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,727 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 25,957 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 25,957 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YD54 FGM is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YD54 FGM, 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 YD54 FGM registered?

YD54 FGM is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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