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SW54 DSX

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,950 mi
Last recorded74,950 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 DSX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2015 74,950 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket coroded /fractured

rear wiper deteriorated

Offside front tyre bald at inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 70,916 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 70,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 69,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2013 69,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2012 61,445 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 61,445 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 50,441 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 May 2011 50,441 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 May 2010 37,428 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,399 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 16,723 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 16,723 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre punctured and slightly out of shape.

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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SW54 DSX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SW54 DSX, 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 SW54 DSX registered?

SW54 DSX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 November 2004.

Is SW54 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW54 DSX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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