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SV54 LZN

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

40,376 mi
Last recorded40,376 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 LZN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 40,376 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 40,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play trackrod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 39,228 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front suspension weakened

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 39,228 miles

Emissions not tested due too leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front suspension weakened

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2018 36,065 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

nearside front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2018 36,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

nearside front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 33,051 miles

boot access/

exhaust rotten front heat shield insecure rattling/front rear no plates damaged replace/tank straps rusty/front tyres worn innier edges monitor

Fail 21 Sep 2017 33,051 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

boot access/

exhaust rotten front heat shield insecure rattling/front rear no plates damaged replace/tank straps rusty/front tyres worn innier edges monitor

Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,493 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exaust system corroded

front disc faces corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 30,518 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exaust system corroded

front disc faces corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2015 30,518 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.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)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exaust system corroded

front disc faces corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 29,627 miles

exhaust rutsy, n/s rear shocker rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2014 29,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

exhaust rutsy, n/s rear shocker rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2013 27,391 miles

Oil leak

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

front discs worn 0/s n/s braking approx 40% INNER face RECOMMEND REPLACED/exhaust rotten/f/rsusp/sub frames rusty/tank straps rusty/front 0/s n/s struts rusty/f/r b/hoses rusty/rear no.plate disc.

Fail 9 Aug 2013 27,391 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

front discs worn 0/s n/s braking approx 40% INNER face RECOMMEND REPLACED/exhaust rotten/f/rsusp/sub frames rusty/tank straps rusty/front 0/s n/s struts rusty/f/r b/hoses rusty/rear no.plate disc.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 24,539 miles

front 0/s n/s discs worn/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/f/r susp rusty/tank straps rusty/rear 0/s n/s shockers very rusty n/s damp MONITOR/front 0/s n/s struts rusty/tank straps rusty/rack noisy MONITOR/

Fail 9 Aug 2012 24,539 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

front 0/s n/s discs worn/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/f/r susp rusty/tank straps rusty/rear 0/s n/s shockers very rusty n/s damp MONITOR/front 0/s n/s struts rusty/tank straps rusty/rack noisy MONITOR/

n/s rear tyre SURFACE cut OUTER wall RECOMMEND REPLACED/cooling fan INOP.overheated during emission test?

Pass 5 Aug 2011 19,314 miles

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

front n/s o/s strut top plates corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 13,025 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

ALL WIPERS TORN

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 8,048 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 5,229 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 5,229 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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SV54 LZN is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SV54 LZN, 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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SV54 LZN is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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