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BT54 BXL

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,897 mi
Last recorded141,897 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 BXL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 141,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Surface rust under-side of chassis, front to rear

Fail 25 Feb 2020 141,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Surface rust under-side of chassis, front to rear

Pass 28 Feb 2019 137,351 miles

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

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2019 137,351 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2018 133,308 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

n/s/f/ and o/s/f/tyres worn from inner edge

underbody general corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2016 125,636 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 110,471 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 95,513 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 78,224 miles

Engine stabilzer mount worn

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 78,223 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Engine stabilzer mount worn

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 61,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

oil leak from oil filter

rear wiper spilt

Pass 13 Nov 2012 61,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak from oil filter

rear wiper spilt

Pass 15 Nov 2011 53,497 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 74,449 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 65,371 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 65,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,554 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 27,283 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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BT54 BXL is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange 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 BT54 BXL, 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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BT54 BXL is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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