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RK54 CPZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,642 mi
Last recorded100,642 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 CPZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 100,642 miles

front tyres worn

offside rear tyre worn

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2017 100,598 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn

offside rear tyre worn

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 96,233 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded badly

Fail 8 Aug 2016 96,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear exhaust silencer corroded badly

Pass 10 Aug 2015 91,408 miles

rear coil spring cups corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

rear tyres perished.

Fail 8 Aug 2015 91,399 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyres perished

rear coil spring cups corroded

rear coil springs corroded

tyre size: 195/60r15 88v budget

Pass 30 Jul 2014 86,913 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 86,832 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust corroded

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

underside and components corroded in places

Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,361 miles

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 73,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2012 68,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust rear box in very poor condition recommend attention

front tyres very heavily worn on inner edges recommend attention

nearside rear bumper damaged

rear engine mounting in very poor condition recommend attention

Pass 1 Aug 2012 68,266 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear box in very poor condition recommend attention

front tyres very heavily worn on inner edges recommend attention

nearside rear bumper damaged

rear engine mounting in very poor condition recommend attention

Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,793 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded badly

Fail 31 Jul 2011 63,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded badly

Pass 31 Jul 2010 56,435 miles

front brake hoses close to steering arms on full locks

Pass 3 Aug 2009 49,097 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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RK54 CPZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RK54 CPZ, 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 RK54 CPZ registered?

RK54 CPZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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