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SO54 BNX

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,221 mi
Last recorded87,221 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 BNX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 87,221 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 87,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 85,156 miles

Nearside Rear light unit has water in it

Fail 31 Jul 2015 85,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear light unit has water in it

Pass 26 Jun 2014 83,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 83,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 78,459 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 78,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 72,378 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 72,378 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 59,243 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 59,243 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,105 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 42,098 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 42,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,213 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 20,539 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 BNX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BNX, 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 BNX registered?

SO54 BNX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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