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SD54 OBF

2004 Fiat Idea

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

106,398 mi
Last recorded106,398 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 OBF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 106,398 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 103,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough steering rack badly worn (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust tail pipe corroded and holed.

Nearside plate light inop.

Pass 16 Jan 2019 99,485 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 99,389 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all tyres slight cracking

exhaust corroded and minor leak

structure corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 92,817 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 92,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 87,364 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn close to limit

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 87,360 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn close to limit

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 83,234 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 78,903 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 75,164 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 75,164 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

dipped beam coming on with the side lights

oil level low

Pass 14 Oct 2011 64,579 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 64,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 56,277 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 56,277 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,019 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 48,019 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,379 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 27,899 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 27,899 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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SD54 OBF is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SD54 OBF, 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 SD54 OBF registered?

SD54 OBF is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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