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YY54 USX

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,139 mi
Last recorded196,139 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 USX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 196,139 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear bumper brackets corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2017 196,139 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear bumper brackets corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2016 182,106 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 166,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 94,957 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 91,809 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2012 91,809 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 83,557 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 83,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 72,933 miles

Battery insecure

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

interior mirror not fitted to screen

Fail 15 Dec 2010 72,933 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

interior mirror not fitted to screen

Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,220 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,995 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 23,734 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 USX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY54 USX, 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 YY54 USX registered?

YY54 USX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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