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SB54 CUK

2004 Fiat Idea

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,904 mi
Last recorded66,904 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 CUK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 66,904 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s washer jet inop

rear exhaust silencer heavily deteriated advise replacement

wear on front disc

Fail 30 Jun 2014 66,903 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s washer jet inop

rear exhaust silencer heavily deteriated advise replacement

wear on front disc

Pass 11 Jan 2013 54,043 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 54,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,307 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,431 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,427 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 9,492 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 8,950 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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SB54 CUK is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB54 CUK, 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 SB54 CUK registered?

SB54 CUK is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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