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KG54 SGX

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,272 mi
Last recorded108,272 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG54 SGX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 108,272 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 104,095 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 100,012 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 99,912 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front outer sills holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 95,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 90,710 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 87,084 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 85,139 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 79,845 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 74,333 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 67,973 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 67,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,819 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 55,951 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,262 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,194 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 47,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 41,488 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,515 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,153 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 25,892 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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KG54 SGX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KG54 SGX, 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 KG54 SGX registered?

KG54 SGX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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