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AO53 SVA

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

49,569 mi
Last recorded49,569 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 SVA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 49,569 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges + getting low

front pads getting low

Fail 11 Aug 2023 49,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on edges + getting low

front pads getting low

Pass 11 Aug 2022 43,921 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 43,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 38,767 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe support bracket corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 38,767 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe support bracket corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 38,139 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 36,684 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 35,262 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 34,286 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 33,253 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 32,195 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer heaverly corroded / deteriated

Fail 26 Jun 2015 32,195 miles

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

bad oil leak from engine[oil pressure switch]

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer heaverly corroded / deteriated

Pass 17 Jun 2014 30,373 miles

rear exhaust box outer layer corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2014 30,373 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer layer corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2013 28,747 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,747 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 25,573 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,242 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 20,411 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 17,610 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 14,536 miles

NSR tyre has puncture

Pass 20 Feb 2007 10,580 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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AO53 SVA is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO53 SVA, 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 AO53 SVA registered?

AO53 SVA is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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