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SO54 PBX

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,966 mi
Last recorded43,966 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 PBX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 43,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 43,965 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 41,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os+nsr outer sills corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 41,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os+nsr outer sills corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively osf+nsf (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 38,911 miles

Rear outer sills corroded

brakepipes coated in grease

exhaust system corroded/ deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2018 38,876 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear outer sills corroded

brakepipes coated in grease

exhaust system corroded/ deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2017 36,539 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 35,922 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear jacking points corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 34,582 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 32,809 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 31,202 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 31,202 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 29,272 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 27,547 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 25,314 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 22,171 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 22,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 17,472 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 13,632 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 PBX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PBX, 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 PBX registered?

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

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