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SO54 BKJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,885 mi
Last recorded86,885 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 BKJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 86,885 miles

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 86,779 miles

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)

Pass 2 May 2017 79,914 miles

Coolant leak Water pump ()

Exhaust back box deteriorated ? Not blowing ?

Fail 26 Apr 2017 79,844 miles

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 ?

Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,982 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 73,982 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 66,972 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 66,867 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 59,122 miles

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

oil present on the engine area

Fail 1 May 2014 58,954 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,314 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 51,314 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,824 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 34,166 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 32,809 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 32,809 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 28,813 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,089 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 19,587 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 17,593 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 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.

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