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SO54 PGV

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,029 mi
Last recorded85,029 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 PGV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 85,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,303 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 75,303 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,792 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 64,733 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,501 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

REAR EXHAUST CORRDED

Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,672 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhausht system rusted

front wiper has small tear but still clears screen

Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

osf coilspring verry close to inner wing

osr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,063 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,554 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge .

Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,083 miles

advise rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2008 31,827 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 5 Dec 2007 23,356 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 PGV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PGV, 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 PGV registered?

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

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