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YH54 NRJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,471 mi
Last recorded111,471 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 NRJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 111,471 miles

Both front tyres abnormal wear and perishing

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 103,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

condensation nearside head lamp

Pass 6 Jun 2013 91,305 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 91,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 80,719 miles

tow bar lights not working

Fail 1 Jun 2012 80,719 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

tow bar lights not working

Pass 11 Jan 2011 70,052 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

glow plug light illuminated

handbrake lever has slight travel

offside and nearside front flexible hose brakets missing but secured with tie straps

offside and nearside front position lights have a slight tinge of blue

offside and nearside rear bump stops broken

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2011 69,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

glow plug light illuminated

handbrake lever has slight travel

offside and nearside front flexible hose brakets missing but secured with tie straps

offside and nearside front position lights have a slight tinge of blue

offside and nearside rear bump stops broken

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,363 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 59,349 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 49,296 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,125 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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YH54 NRJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH54 NRJ, 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 YH54 NRJ registered?

YH54 NRJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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