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PN54 SFY

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,016 mi
Last recorded107,016 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 SFY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 107,016 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill / rear jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill / rear jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded springs cup holders. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 101,294 miles

All brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases This could be the cause of the emissions failure (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

offside inner sill slightly corroded ( Rear )

Fail 9 Oct 2015 101,294 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.08 (7.3.D.3)

All brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases This could be the cause of the emissions failure (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

offside inner sill slightly corroded ( Rear )

Pass 8 Sep 2014 100,734 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 100,734 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 96,135 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 91,431 miles

Coolant leak

Heat shield around catalyst loose

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 84,545 miles

Heat sheild loose on cat

Heat sheild loose on transmission tunnel

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 84,509 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Heat sheild loose on cat

Heat sheild loose on transmission tunnel

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,627 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 69,377 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 69,377 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 57,084 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 57,084 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 14 Sep 2007 45,612 miles

slight smearing from wipers

slightly long travel on handbrake

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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PN54 SFY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PN54 SFY, 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 PN54 SFY registered?

PN54 SFY is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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