MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Lower engine mounting ? Deteriated so much it does not function as it should
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber detached Damper rod inside casing (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Lower engine mounting ? Deteriated so much it does not function as it should
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak Water pump ()
Exhaust back box deteriorated ? Not blowing ?
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges ? Advise tracking + new tyres
Coolant leak Water pump ()
Exhaust back box deteriorated ? Not blowing ?
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant leak
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil present on the engine area
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil present on the engine area
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
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 BKJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 BKJ, 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 BKJ registered?
SO54 BKJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 November 2004.
Is SO54 BKJ safe to buy?
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