MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
n/s wiper worn
n/s/r door and wheel arch damaged
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s wiper worn
n/s/r door and wheel arch damaged
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r/ tyre slightly perished (4.1.E.1)
eml light on
exhaust showing signs of corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r/ tyre slightly perished (4.1.E.1)
eml light on
exhaust showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
near side front tyre worn on inner edge,
near side wiper blade starting to split.
slight imbalance on rear brakes
How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?
Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SO54 BKA is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 BKA, 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 SO54 BKA registered?
SO54 BKA is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 November 2004.
Is SO54 BKA safe to buy?
The MOT history for SO54 BKA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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