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YX54 XWE

2004 Fiat Idea

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,805 mi
Last recorded65,805 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 XWE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2020 65,805 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside no image (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed front and centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

various underbody panels in latter stages of corrosion

Pass 9 May 2019 58,770 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 58,755 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,047 miles

both rear indicaters slighly faded

n/s/f outer cv gaiter slighly perished

Fail 26 Apr 2018 54,047 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear indicaters slighly faded

n/s/f outer cv gaiter slighly perished

Pass 4 May 2017 50,253 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 50,253 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 46,881 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,489 miles

exhaust back box poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2014 42,348 miles

rear exhaust box casing poor condition

slight wear on both rear tyres outer edges

Pass 3 May 2013 40,084 miles

exhaust back box corroded

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,650 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 33,740 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 29,551 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,684 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 20,704 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 20,704 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 20,282 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

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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YX54 XWE is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YX54 XWE, 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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YX54 XWE is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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