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SO54 PKE

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,031 mi
Last recorded149,031 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 149,031 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear g/box mount deteriorated

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

air box broken (noisy)

glow plug light flashing

Fail 9 Feb 2018 149,028 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear g/box mount deteriorated

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

air box broken (noisy)

glow plug light flashing

Pass 6 Feb 2017 144,121 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear jacking point corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 141,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front strut top mount upper attachment plate corroded

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

bo9th front tyres perished

Fail 1 Feb 2016 141,725 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front strut top mount upper attachment plate corroded

Offside Front strut top mount upper attachment plate corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bo9th front tyres perished

Pass 23 Jan 2015 139,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 133,693 miles

Damage on rear bumper

Engine management light on

Fail 27 Jan 2014 133,647 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Damage on rear bumper

Engine management light on

Pass 22 Jan 2013 129,588 miles

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

rear exhaust system slightly deteriated

Pass 20 Jan 2012 124,033 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2012 123,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 110,550 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brakes are out of balance @ 41%

Fail 14 Jan 2011 110,550 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brakes are out of balance @ 41%

Pass 8 Jan 2010 90,964 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

near side rear tail light full of condesation.

Fail 8 Jan 2010 90,964 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

near side rear tail light full of condesation.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 71,272 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 53,892 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 PKE is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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