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SK54 XSW

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,435 mi
Last recorded104,435 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 XSW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 104,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2019 104,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2018 93,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

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

eml on

Fail 27 Jan 2018 93,257 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

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

eml on

Pass 28 Jan 2017 84,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both front wiper blades torn - clearing screen

Pass 16 Dec 2015 70,057 miles

indicator stalk worn slightly

rear wiper blade arm missing

Fail 16 Dec 2015 70,057 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185-65-14 (4.1.E.1)

indicator stalk worn slightly

rear wiper blade arm missing

signs of slight oil leak at filter

Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,904 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s/rear tyre wearingon outter edge

rear exhaust box corrode and flakeing rest of system corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 56,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

bonnent safty catch seizeing up

n/s/rear tyre wearingon outter edge

rear exhaust box corrode and flakeing rest of system corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,039 miles

rear wiper missing

Pass 10 May 2012 34,423 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2011 22,354 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 21,854 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 15,835 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 13,616 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 8,934 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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SK54 XSW 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 75%.

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 SK54 XSW, 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 SK54 XSW registered?

SK54 XSW is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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