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CX54 ZSU

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,467 mi
Last recorded115,467 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 ZSU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 115,467 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 104,031 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 83,329 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 83,329 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill x3 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 70,360 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 70,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Chords exposed. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2018 52,373 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 52,263 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 51,820 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 51,820 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,826 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,767 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 49,767 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 48,343 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 48,343 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 46,976 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 46,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,801 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 45,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,614 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,047 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 43,047 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CX54 ZSU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 CX54 ZSU, 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 CX54 ZSU registered?

CX54 ZSU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for CX54 ZSU shows 22 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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