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ST54 LPN

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,475 mi
Last recorded87,475 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2016 87,475 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axel front mounting bracket holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on drive shaft (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel front mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 82,469 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 76,931 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 76,931 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 66,763 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 57,233 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 57,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,778 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,658 miles

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

suspect front pads worn

Fail 23 Nov 2009 40,658 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

suspect front pads worn

Pass 21 Nov 2008 32,900 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 25,319 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 25,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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ST54 LPN 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 61.5%.

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 ST54 LPN, 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 LPN registered?

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

Is ST54 LPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 LPN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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