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RX54 OTD

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,442 mi
Last recorded119,442 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 OTD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 119,442 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tailgate has accident damage

Pass 13 Oct 2020 114,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s and n/s/r starting to get low in tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 108,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 108,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 93,375 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 93,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 77,827 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 60,908 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,118 miles

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

engine oil added

nearside front tyre cracking in tread pattern

rear wiper not clearing

Fail 30 Aug 2014 43,090 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine oil added

nearside front tyre cracking in tread pattern

rear wiper not clearing

Pass 7 Sep 2013 37,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Sep 2013 37,664 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Aug 2012 32,535 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear top shock absorber bushes perishing

rear wiper split

Fail 10 Aug 2012 32,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear top shock absorber bushes perishing

both rear tyres worn on edges

cut to o/s/f tyre tread area

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Aug 2011 26,568 miles

both rear top shock absorber bushes starting to perish

Fail 30 Aug 2011 26,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear top shock absorber bushes starting to perish

Pass 30 Aug 2010 21,974 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 21,974 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 1 Sep 2009 16,246 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 1 Aug 2008 12,113 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2007 6,022 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 OTD is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RX54 OTD, 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 OTD registered?

RX54 OTD is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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