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ST54 NXO

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,954 mi
Last recorded110,954 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 NXO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 110,954 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 110,954 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed fouling drive shaft (3.6.B.4d)

parking brake effort just met@ 16%

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 109,480 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 109,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak sump ()

Rear both rear wheels grating shoes/ wheel bearings

Pass 11 May 2016 103,216 miles

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 103,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 94,613 miles

Both front tyres feathering heavily on inner edges.

Engine sump pan corroded & leaking oil.

nearside front shock absorber damp.

Fail 8 May 2015 94,601 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both front tyres feathering heavily on inner edges.

Engine sump pan corroded & leaking oil.

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

nearside front shock absorber damp.

nearside wiper blade split.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 83,419 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 83,419 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 75,720 miles

nearside / offside rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Fail 14 Nov 2012 75,643 miles

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

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

nearside / offside rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Fail 10 Nov 2011 62,893 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 62,893 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,573 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 52,573 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,912 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 33,134 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 20,496 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 NXO is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue 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 NXO, 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 NXO registered?

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

Is ST54 NXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 NXO shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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