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SO54 PHF

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,609 mi
Last recorded141,609 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2023 141,609 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 127,607 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 110,016 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 93,952 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 93,847 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 77,464 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 77,393 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 57,930 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE TREAD WORN SMOOTH. (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 57,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE TREAD WORN SMOOTH. (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 44,926 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 36,059 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 34,278 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 32,590 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 30,772 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 28,135 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 26,051 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 23,512 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 19,753 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 16,987 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 PHF is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PHF, 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 PHF registered?

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

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