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SO54 BKF

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,056 mi
Last recorded108,056 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 BKF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 108,056 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 108,054 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14t (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

tracking checked

Pass 15 Apr 2014 92,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tracking checked

Fail 11 Apr 2014 92,306 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tracking checked

Pass 15 Apr 2013 85,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 75,900 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 75,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,056 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 59,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

chip in front windscreen zone A

coolant leak at radiator

exhaust rear silencer poor condition corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,795 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 45,795 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 34,208 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 BKF is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BKF, 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 BKF registered?

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

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