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RE54 SUO

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,587 mi
Last recorded64,587 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 SUO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 64,587 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on front subframe and assemblies (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to various outer panels

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2017 57,229 miles

cracks to inner walls of all tyres

Fail 27 Jul 2017 57,229 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

cracks to inner walls of all tyres

Pass 25 Jul 2016 52,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 52,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 46,324 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 43,261 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 43,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front wipers poor

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre low and in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2012 39,055 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 39,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 33,357 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 32,761 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 27,349 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 21,182 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 15,431 miles

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

handbrake is high

Pass 3 Oct 2007 9,523 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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RE54 SUO is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RE54 SUO, 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 RE54 SUO registered?

RE54 SUO is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is RE54 SUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE54 SUO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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