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AX54 CHC

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,749 mi
Last recorded100,749 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 CHC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 100,749 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 100,749 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 92,277 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on dash

Fail 22 Jan 2013 92,277 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

air bag light on dash

Pass 18 Jan 2012 78,856 miles

Front tyres slight wear on inner edge.

Fail 17 Jan 2012 78,856 miles

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

Front tyres slight wear on inner edge.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 68,367 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 55,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

lambda reading is 0.01 above maximum limit used discretion to pass vehicle but system requires checking out

Pass 25 Jan 2010 55,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

lambda reading is 0.01 above maximum limit used discretion to pass vehicle but system requires checking out

Pass 26 Jan 2009 43,612 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 30,781 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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AX54 CHC is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AX54 CHC, 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 AX54 CHC registered?

AX54 CHC is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 November 2004.

Is AX54 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 CHC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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