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SO54 PBZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,546 mi
Last recorded75,546 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2018 75,546 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area. chalk marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant below minimum.

Front Radiator leaking at drivers bottom corner.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable. Tyre also starting to crack within tread. 185/65x14. ()

Rear Backbox outer shell coming apart.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 71,154 miles

advise rear exhaust silencer skin corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 63,750 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN DETERIOATED

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 63,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN DETERIOATED

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 59,193 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin starting to break away

Fail 30 Oct 2015 59,193 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust silencer outer skin starting to break away

nail in both rear tyres

Pass 14 Nov 2014 55,729 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin starting to break away

small crack in o/s/r light unit

Pass 31 Oct 2013 51,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

backbox outerskin starting to break away

Fail 31 Oct 2013 51,047 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

backbox outerskin starting to break away

Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,782 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear silencer outer skin starting to break away

Pass 22 Oct 2011 42,720 miles

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

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

advise wheel alignment test

o/s/r upper shocky bush splitting

sweat from fuel filter area

Pass 18 Oct 2010 35,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2010 35,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag warning light on

small cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2008 23,654 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 23,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 19,279 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 PBZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PBZ, 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 PBZ registered?

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

Is SO54 PBZ safe to buy?

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