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SO54 PHK

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,890 mi
Last recorded74,890 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 74,890 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 69,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked in the grooves of the tread

Offside Rear jacking point corroded away

Rear Gearbox mounting defective rubber bush worn and split ()

both outer sill panels corroding

rear silencer poor condition (outer skin corroded away)

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2017 69,261 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked in the grooves of the tread

Offside Rear jacking point corroded away

Rear Gearbox mounting defective rubber bush worn and split ()

both outer sill panels corroding

rear silencer poor condition (outer skin corroded away)

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2016 62,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear silencer box corroded and very poor condition

Fail 7 Oct 2016 62,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear silencer box corroded and very poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,184 miles

corrosion on suspension components

exhaust rear box corroding

front exhaust clamp corroded

offside rear tyre starting to split

sump corroding

Fail 6 Aug 2015 54,134 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on suspension components

exhaust rear box corroding

front exhaust clamp corroded

offside rear tyre starting to split

sump corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2014 48,749 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside & offside front tyre's worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2014 48,747 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside & offside front tyre's worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 43,270 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 41,901 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 41,901 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 34,148 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 34,148 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 21,263 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,263 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 19,002 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 18,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2009 16,868 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 13,161 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 PHK is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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