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ST54 NWU

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,550 mi
Last recorded122,550 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 122,550 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 122,512 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 108,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

welding and undersealing to nearside inner sill

Fail 17 Jul 2017 108,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

welding and undersealing to nearside inner sill

Fail 10 Jul 2017 108,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all four tyres worn smooth on inner shoulder

engine management light on

Pass 16 Sep 2016 96,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front seat slightly insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

horn not very loud

Fail 10 Sep 2016 96,014 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front seat slightly insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

horn not very loud

Pass 21 Sep 2015 85,200 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,584 miles

nsr parking brake slightly lazy to engage

Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,164 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

surface corrosion evident on both outer sills

Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,096 miles

slight play in o/s front seat base runner

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2012 54,096 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight play in o/s front seat base runner

Pass 8 Aug 2011 53,232 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,259 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside nearside front discs slightly pitted

Fail 4 Aug 2010 49,259 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside nearside front discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Nov 2008 48,237 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 48,234 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 32,959 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 32,959 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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 NWU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NWU, 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 NWU registered?

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

Is ST54 NWU safe to buy?

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