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SM54 XJD

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 XJD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014
Fail 15 Aug 2014

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 108,671 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2013 108,668 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 94,629 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 79,892 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,379 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 65,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped and worn

rear wiper blade torn

sump corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2009 50,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,501 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 32,401 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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SM54 XJD 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 72.7%.

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 SM54 XJD, 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 SM54 XJD registered?

SM54 XJD is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is SM54 XJD safe to buy?

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