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SO54 PFK

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

153,683 mi
Last recorded153,683 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 153,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 153,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 142,262 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 129,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 129,494 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 116,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear body damage and rear lamp

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

both front top mounts are noisy but no excessive play

Fail 26 Jul 2016 116,714 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear body damage and rear lamp

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

both front top mounts are noisy but no excessive play

Pass 27 Jul 2015 104,827 miles

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

damp around fuel tank (no visable leaks)

front wiperblades split

headlamp lenses discoloured

nearside & offside rear rubber bump stops missing

nearside & offside rear shock top bushes worn

offside front coil spring just touching inner arch when turning

offside rear light lense damaged

offside rear quarter/bumper damaged

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

rear wiperblade split

Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,541 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 93,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn of visable tread on inner edge

Rear registration plate adrift on nearside but held secure to vehicle by offside fixing

Tank area still damp in places and showing signs of leak but no leak present at time of retest.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 80,817 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn of visable tread on inner edge

Rear registration plate adrift on nearside but held secure to vehicle by offside fixing

Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,634 miles

exhaust system deteriorated slightly

Fail 21 Aug 2012 69,634 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated slightly

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,410 miles

fuel tank damp

Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,464 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 51,464 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 41,926 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 41,926 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 30,225 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 30,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 25,828 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 PFK is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PFK, 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 PFK registered?

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

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