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SB54 ZRK

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,481 mi
Last recorded106,481 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 106,481 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 106,481 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 101,314 miles

Central Front Oil leak Minor ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 101,155 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill holed (marked ) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill holed (marked ) (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Oil leak Minor ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 96,412 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 96,412 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 90,563 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 87,457 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 75,681 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 69,494 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 62,992 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,914 miles

N/S/R Tyre Sidewall Slightly Deteriorated.

O/S/R Small Cut In Tread But Does Not Reach The Ply/Cords.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,499 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 50,494 miles

Inner Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre side wall worn

Pass 9 Jul 2007 46,953 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 ZRK is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZRK, 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 ZRK registered?

SB54 ZRK is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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