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SB54 UFV

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,029 mi
Last recorded70,029 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 UFV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulders.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle beam has corrosion.

Pass 24 May 2017 66,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 66,853 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush end bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush end bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre worn inner edge

oil leak from gearbox possible slave cylinder

Fail 9 Jun 2016 63,395 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush end bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush end bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

car overheating

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre worn inner edge

oil leak from gearbox possible slave cylinder

Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,383 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 55,819 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 55,817 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 51,688 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 45,798 miles

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

exhaust

Fail 5 Jun 2012 45,798 miles

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

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

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

exhaust

front discs

Pass 14 Jun 2011 39,202 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 39,202 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2010 32,708 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 26,316 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre both walls

Pass 9 Jun 2008 19,916 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 17,545 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 17,545 miles

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

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

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 UFV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SB54 UFV, 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 UFV registered?

SB54 UFV is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is SB54 UFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB54 UFV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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