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SO54 BHY

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,746 mi
Last recorded96,746 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 BHY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 96,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside park brake effort low

corrosion rear axle,offside floor

Fail 2 Aug 2016 96,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside park brake effort low

corrosion rear axle,offside floor

Pass 6 Aug 2015 87,960 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 79,329 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 79,271 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 69,599 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 69,599 miles

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

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

brake noise nearside rear

Pass 18 Oct 2012 62,897 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 52,068 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 52,068 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,985 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 42,985 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,595 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,979 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 28,908 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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SO54 BHY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SO54 BHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO54 BHY registered?

SO54 BHY is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 November 2004.

Is SO54 BHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO54 BHY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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