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SO54 PLJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,971 mi
Last recorded128,971 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 PLJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 128,971 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 128,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 117,728 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust silencer falling apart

Fail 19 Jan 2016 117,711 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed due to corrosion (2.4.A.3)

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust silencer falling apart

Pass 30 Dec 2014 107,400 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

offside rear bumpstop rubber insecure

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 30 Dec 2014 107,396 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

offside rear bumpstop rubber insecure

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2013 92,956 miles

EM light on.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Fail 24 Jan 2013 79,469 miles

Eng management light is on

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 79,469 miles

Eng management light is on

Pass 29 Dec 2011 71,651 miles

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

em light on

grease around n/s c/v gaiter

Fail 28 Dec 2011 71,639 miles

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

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

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

em light on

grease around n/s c/v gaiter

Pass 29 Dec 2010 63,806 miles

Engine managment light on.

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 56,036 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 56,036 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 44,771 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 34,797 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 PLJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PLJ, 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 PLJ registered?

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

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