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SA54 JLV

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,517 mi
Last recorded97,517 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 JLV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,517 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 97,517 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 93,145 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 93,138 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre and rear mounting deteriorated (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Lower engine stabiliser deteriorated

Nearside front outer sill corroded and holed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 93,089 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

car misfire causing emssion fail

Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,453 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 77,950 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,024 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 61,448 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,062 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,439 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 45,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 37,297 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 25,107 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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SA54 JLV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA54 JLV, 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 SA54 JLV registered?

SA54 JLV is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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