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SO54 BKA

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,258 mi
Last recorded145,258 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 BKA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 145,258 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 145,258 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 140,765 miles

n/s wiper worn

n/s/r door and wheel arch damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2017 140,761 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s wiper worn

n/s/r door and wheel arch damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2016 133,215 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 133,210 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 122,413 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 122,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 108,870 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,450 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 88,451 miles

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,

Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,826 miles

near side wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,906 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 49,291 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,881 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,393 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 29,354 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 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?

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