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FG54 SZD

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,032 mi
Last recorded119,032 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 SZD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 119,032 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 101,445 miles

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

emmision limits just met

Fail 17 Mar 2016 101,412 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom (6.1.D.1a)

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

emmision limits just met

Pass 26 Mar 2015 94,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion to brake pipes

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 25 Mar 2015 94,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to brake pipes

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 24 Mar 2014 85,480 miles

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

heavy corrosion to rear exhaust

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen washers poor

Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,550 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion to rear exhaust box and pipe

Fail 19 Mar 2012 65,023 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear box corroded

rear jacking points corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,023 miles

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

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

rear box corroded

rear jacking points corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,477 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,492 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 42,272 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 42,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 31,551 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,243 miles

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

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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FG54 SZD is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG54 SZD, 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 FG54 SZD registered?

FG54 SZD is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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