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BC53 GAX

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,111 mi
Last recorded137,111 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 GAX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 137,111 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 137,110 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 133,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

front exhaust flexi poor codition

oil pressure switch broken

wiring insecure at front of engine

Fail 21 Feb 2018 133,517 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

front exhaust flexi poor codition

oil pressure switch broken

wiring insecure at front of engine

Pass 21 Feb 2017 129,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion at rear flexi to steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 129,648 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion at rear flexi to steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 126,501 miles

front wipers smear

nsr tyre has damage from previously been run flat

Fail 15 Mar 2016 126,501 miles

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

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

front wipers smear

nsr tyre has damage from previously been run flat

Pass 28 Feb 2015 117,783 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 117,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 107,024 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 100,063 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 91,295 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f wiper blade split but still clears screen

Fail 14 Feb 2012 91,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f wiper blade split but still clears screen

Pass 17 Feb 2011 82,114 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 82,114 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 72,351 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,834 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 61,732 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 50,915 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 37,097 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 37,097 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BC53 GAX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red 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 BC53 GAX, 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 BC53 GAX registered?

BC53 GAX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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