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SO54 PKV

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

82,149 mi
Last recorded82,149 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 82,149 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear silencer skin corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2020 82,149 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear silencer skin corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 78,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2019 78,901 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slightly stiff on rotation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slightly stiff on rotation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 73,054 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 73,009 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure hanging rubber (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 69,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 69,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,412 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 68,412 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,500 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 64,707 miles

rear back box exhaust system outer skin corroding

Fail 26 Sep 2014 64,707 miles

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

rear back box exhaust system outer skin corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 62,572 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 59,697 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,616 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 54,616 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,550 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,422 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 35,421 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 28,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 28,324 miles

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

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

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 PKV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PKV, 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 PKV registered?

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

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