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SO54 BNY

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,008 mi
Last recorded35,008 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 35,008 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 32,742 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 32,742 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 30,519 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 30,519 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 27,691 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 24,551 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 21,865 miles

both rear shock absorber top bushes slight deteriorated

slight play in front track rods

Pass 25 Nov 2009 18,514 miles

slight play in both front track rods

Pass 27 Nov 2008 14,777 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 14,777 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 11,258 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 BNY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BNY, 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 BNY registered?

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

Is SO54 BNY safe to buy?

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