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SJ54 YZM

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,429 mi
Last recorded72,429 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 YZM
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,429 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 72,429 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,728 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 49,532 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,532 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 47,513 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,415 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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SJ54 YZM is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ54 YZM, 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 SJ54 YZM registered?

SJ54 YZM is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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The MOT history for SJ54 YZM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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