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AO54 SLZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,032 mi
Last recorded68,032 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 SLZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 68,032 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all cracking and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil weep gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osr perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

Rear subframe rusty

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2025 67,413 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush na and os (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust rusty and flexie deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2024 65,861 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 65,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper split

Pass 18 Apr 2023 64,732 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 63,203 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 63,203 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 48,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust Flexi joint deteriorated

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mount slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Reverse lights not working, pre 2009 vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2020 33,894 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 33,862 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 30 Oct 2017 33,042 miles

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

coolant leak around radiator

oil leak around gearbox

Pass 10 Nov 2016 31,865 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak gear selector seal ()

boot handle not operating correctly

Pass 2 Nov 2015 30,356 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 28,376 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 28,376 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 26,171 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 23,990 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 21,606 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 19,013 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 16,391 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 13,823 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 10,875 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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AO54 SLZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AO54 SLZ, 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 AO54 SLZ registered?

AO54 SLZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is AO54 SLZ safe to buy?

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