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YD54 XVA

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,815 mi
Last recorded79,815 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 79,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 79,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 71,417 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 63,710 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 51,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower BALL JOINT RUBBER SPLITTING

Nearside Front TYRE SIDE WALL AGE RELATED CRACKS

Offside Front AGE RELATED CRACKS IN TYRE

Offside Front Lower BALL JOINT RUBBER SPLITTING

Offside Rear TYRE SIDE WALL AGE RELATED CRACKS

Fail 19 Dec 2015 51,726 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported BOBBIN SPLIT (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower BALL JOINT RUBBER SPLITTING

Nearside Front TYRE SIDE WALL AGE RELATED CRACKS

Offside Front AGE RELATED CRACKS IN TYRE

Offside Front Lower BALL JOINT RUBBER SPLITTING

Offside Rear TYRE SIDE WALL AGE RELATED CRACKS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 51,442 miles

Front brakes 15% out of balance

Front o/s brake binding slightly,noted when rotated by hand

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear silencer corroded

Rear tyres perished and cracking

n/s parking brake outer cable corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 49,888 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 48,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 46,563 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,905 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,977 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 40,764 miles

overheated on test

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2008 33,060 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 33,060 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 24,392 miles

Offside Front 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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YD54 XVA 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 81.3%.

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 YD54 XVA, 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 XVA registered?

YD54 XVA is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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