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KV54 SLU

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,170 mi
Last recorded92,170 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 SLU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 92,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox mount slighty damaged

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 81,547 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 77,010 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 76,865 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 69,980 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 69,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2011 63,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 54,243 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,633 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 11 Jan 2008 36,032 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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KV54 SLU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KV54 SLU, 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 KV54 SLU registered?

KV54 SLU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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