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ST54 LOA

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,533 mi
Last recorded68,533 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 LOA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,533 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 68,533 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 60,413 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,413 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 52,365 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 52,365 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 40,991 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,024 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 31,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,684 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,617 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,715 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,627 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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ST54 LOA is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LOA, 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 LOA?

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What year was ST54 LOA registered?

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

Is ST54 LOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 LOA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST54 LOA have outstanding finance?

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