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ST54 NWW

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,703 mi
Last recorded139,703 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 139,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 139,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 133,788 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 133,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2011 125,682 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 125,671 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 111,842 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 87,555 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 69,610 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 69,589 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 49,759 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 49,759 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 NWW 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 58.3%.

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 NWW, 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 NWW?

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What year was ST54 NWW registered?

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

Is ST54 NWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 NWW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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