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RX54 OAZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,978 mi
Last recorded87,978 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 OAZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 87,978 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,088 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 83,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2017 81,340 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,656 miles

Nearside Front worn very low on inner tread area BALD 185/65/14

Nearside Rear worn low 2mm and perished al over tread area

Offside Front worn very low on inner tread area BALD

can not turn lights of from switch but go out when car all working okturned off

Fail 12 Apr 2016 78,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front worn very low on inner tread area BALD 185/65/14

Nearside Rear worn low 2mm and perished al over tread area

Offside Front worn very low on inner tread area BALD

can not turn lights of from switch but go out when car all working okturned off

Pass 25 Apr 2015 70,278 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust box in poor condition and blowing slighty

Pass 3 May 2014 61,000 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 60,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,030 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limits

Fail 30 Apr 2013 49,030 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

both headlamp aims on lower limits

Fail 28 Apr 2012 37,342 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 37,342 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 33,405 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 33,405 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 30,114 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 25,311 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 25,288 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 18,566 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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RX54 OAZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RX54 OAZ, 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 RX54 OAZ registered?

RX54 OAZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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