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YS54 HVG

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,175 mi
Last recorded107,175 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 HVG
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 107,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 107,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 104,671 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 100,680 miles

rear exhaust box rusty /hand brake slight travel

Pass 12 Mar 2018 98,974 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 96,515 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 93,150 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 93,150 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,568 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 83,127 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 68,462 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 68,461 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 55,754 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 42,480 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 31,609 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,312 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,926 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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YS54 HVG is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YS54 HVG, 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 YS54 HVG registered?

YS54 HVG is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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The MOT history for YS54 HVG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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