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PJ54 RTX

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,349 mi
Last recorded73,349 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 RTX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 73,349 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,527 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 61,159 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 61,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2010 45,395 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 40,850 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 40,850 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 34,962 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 28,319 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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PJ54 RTX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel 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 PJ54 RTX, 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 PJ54 RTX registered?

PJ54 RTX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 15 December 2004.

Is PJ54 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ54 RTX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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