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SM54 XKD

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,454 mi
Last recorded64,454 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 XKD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 64,454 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill @ axle mounts both nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 64,439 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 64,439 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 64,061 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2019 64,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2019 64,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened sized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

head light switch modifed

rear axle corroded at spring cups

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2018 62,898 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2018 62,898 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative offside headlight (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated also badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2017 62,049 miles

Dampness around fuel pump, no leaks at time of test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 62,049 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at front (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Dampness around fuel pump, no leaks at time of test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 60,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Smell of fuel in engine bay, no leaks at time of test

Fail 17 Nov 2016 60,337 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Smell of fuel in engine bay, no leaks at time of test

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 58,566 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated slightly

both outer sills corroded slightly at rear.

Fail 2 Dec 2015 58,566 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment upper mounting cup / washer excessivly corroded and deteriorated. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated slightly

both outer sills corroded slightly at rear.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 56,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre cracking between tread and perished sidewalls

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 53,771 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 50,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Sump pan corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2011 47,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 47,607 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 44,727 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 44,727 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,933 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,715 miles

steering rack at n/s/front slight movement

Pass 20 Nov 2007 25,362 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 XKD is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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