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SO54 PFE

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,275 mi
Last recorded128,275 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 128,275 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 128,275 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 79,349 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 76,644 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 76,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 71,068 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2013 70,404 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2013 70,404 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Dec 2012 69,569 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

battery tray loose

rear view mirror missing

Pass 20 Dec 2012 69,569 miles

Oil leak

battery tray loose

rear view mirror missing

Pass 28 Dec 2011 68,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2010 66,850 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 55,914 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 55,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 43,319 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Dec 2007 32,512 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 PFE is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PFE, 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 PFE registered?

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

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