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SD54 ODJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,043 mi
Last recorded87,043 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 ODJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 87,043 miles

front brake discs worn and rusty

front tyres worn on inside edges

o/s/f seatbelt slightly fluffed

rear tyres cracking

underbody rust

Fail 30 Nov 2015 87,043 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

underbody rust

front brake discs worn and rusty

front tyres worn on inside edges

o/s/f seatbelt slightly fluffed

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2014 78,886 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 70,493 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 61,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 53,368 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 45,447 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,498 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 30,181 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,784 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 23,217 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 ODJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SD54 ODJ, 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 ODJ registered?

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

Is SD54 ODJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD54 ODJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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