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SO54 EKB

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,634 mi
Last recorded96,634 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 EKB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 96,634 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 96,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,265 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 89,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 83,504 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 83,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 77,739 miles

rear wiper blade has no wipe edge

Fail 14 Oct 2015 77,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper blade has no wipe edge

Pass 27 Oct 2014 71,522 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 71,358 miles

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

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 Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

New front brake disc fitted to nearside only.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 63,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 63,955 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 59,842 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front discs slightly wear

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2012 59,840 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front discs slightly wear

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2011 54,514 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 54,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 51,418 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,840 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 37,346 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 25,357 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 EKB is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EKB, 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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SO54 EKB is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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