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ST54 EDU

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,577 mi
Last recorded90,577 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 EDU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 90,577 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2014 90,519 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 74,613 miles

outer skin of rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2014 74,613 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

outer skin of rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 65,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 56,894 miles

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

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

lip on both front brake discs .

rear exhaust box detereiorated .

Pass 17 Jan 2011 50,926 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs surface corroded

front brakes imbalance

offside rear shock absorber upper bush perished

rear wiper torn

Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,918 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 34,918 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 16,297 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 11,776 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 11,776 miles

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

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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ST54 EDU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST54 EDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ST54 EDU?

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What year was ST54 EDU registered?

ST54 EDU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is ST54 EDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 EDU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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