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YE54 XCK

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

82,269 mi
Last recorded82,269 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 XCK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 82,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2019 82,269 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 69,904 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2018 69,904 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 53,965 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 53,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2016 46,378 miles

battery slightly loose

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre just off limits, cuts & badly perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 May 2016 46,375 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

battery slightly loose

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre just off limits, cuts & badly perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 43,902 miles

battrey insecure

bottom ball joints dust covers starting to crack

rear led gone on hight level brake light

Fail 21 May 2015 43,902 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

battrey insecure

rear led gone on hight level brake light

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Apr 2014 43,052 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 43,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 40,241 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 40,224 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 36,566 miles

unable to manually turn any lights off

Pass 23 May 2011 33,457 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 23 May 2011 33,457 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2010 30,425 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 21 May 2009 27,395 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

grease around nearside inner drive shaft

Fail 21 May 2009 27,395 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

grease around nearside inner drive shaft

Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,297 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 24,287 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 14 Nov 2007 22,730 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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YE54 XCK is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YE54 XCK, 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 YE54 XCK registered?

YE54 XCK is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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