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YY54 ESF

2004 Fiat Idea

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,128 mi
Last recorded90,128 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 ESF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perishing to outer wall (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Fail 26 Mar 2018 90,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perishing to outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

engine management light on

Fail 19 Mar 2018 90,125 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire(eml light on) (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm and cracking in tread outer wall (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

Pass 14 Mar 2017 88,368 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 88,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint to cat and rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 84,798 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 80,686 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 80,686 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,557 miles

exhaust rubers perished

Pass 14 Oct 2013 75,235 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2012 69,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 69,977 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 63,592 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 63,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 58,816 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 53,482 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre and rear exhaust mountings cracked and nearly broken

Pass 28 Nov 2008 46,055 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 46,055 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 37,022 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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YY54 ESF is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YY54 ESF, 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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YY54 ESF is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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