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ST54 EEB

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,657 mi
Last recorded82,657 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 EEB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 82,657 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 73,326 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 73,320 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 64,114 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on front discs

Pass 21 Jan 2011 64,114 miles

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

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

corrosion on front discs

Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,173 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 39,957 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 24,884 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front wiper blade torn

Pass 7 Dec 2007 24,884 miles

nearside front wiper blade torn

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 EEB is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EEB, 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 ST54 EEB registered?

ST54 EEB is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is ST54 EEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 EEB shows 9 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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