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BW53 YDV

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,568 mi
Last recorded93,568 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 YDV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 93,568 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot split

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 93,566 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 83,674 miles

Advise front exhaust and centre pipe have a slight blow and is weak but are acceptable.

Fail 6 Mar 2019 83,674 miles

Advise front exhaust and centre pipe have a slight blow and is weak but are acceptable.

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 79,756 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 79,756 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 76,002 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 71,542 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 13 Oct 2014 69,863 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 2 Oct 2013 68,528 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 4 Oct 2012 67,199 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 67,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 65,840 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 640,520 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 64,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,334 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 62,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 59,613 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,666 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 53,666 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 38,577 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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BW53 YDV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW53 YDV, 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 BW53 YDV registered?

BW53 YDV is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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