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ST54 OWO

2004 Fiat Idea

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,500 mi
Last recorded105,500 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 OWO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 105,500 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 97,141 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 90,060 miles

Offside sill corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2017 90,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside sill corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2016 87,237 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 87,231 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 87,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre close to limit on inside edg

Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside wiper blade split.

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

Offside rear tyre cracked.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 73,331 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 73,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 60,161 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust deteriorated and corroded

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,605 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

n/s/f tyre little or no tread on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,138 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator showeing signs of coolant leak. Rear box outer skin of exhaust corroded.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 39,132 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator showeing signs of coolant leak. Rear box outer skin of exhaust corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 28,778 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 10,297 miles

n/s/f o/s/f inner edge of tyres low tread

Fail 19 Jun 2008 10,297 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f o/s/f inner edge of tyres low tread

Pass 17 Oct 2007 10,014 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 OWO is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OWO, 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 OWO registered?

ST54 OWO is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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