MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
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
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
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.
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
exhaust system deteriorated slightly
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
fuel tank damp
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?
Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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SO54 PFK is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 December 2004.
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