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CJ53 EBG

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,697 mi
Last recorded112,697 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 EBG
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 112,697 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on rear axle

Pass 7 Jun 2017 98,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and worn badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake discs rusty

surface corrosion rear axle

Fail 31 May 2017 98,124 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack tie bar inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and worn badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake discs rusty

surface corrosion rear axle

Pass 26 Feb 2016 89,904 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/f wiper blade deteriorating

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak on gearbox

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 Feb 2015 81,318 miles

Coolant leak

Corrosion to underbody and suspension

Flexi exhaust pipe perished

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear exhaust heatshield loose

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

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

O/S/F bump stop perished

O/S/R bump stop missing

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 81,318 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak

Corrosion to underbody and suspension

Flexi exhaust pipe perished

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear exhaust heatshield loose

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

O/S/F bump stop perished

O/S/R bump stop missing

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 80,504 miles

Exhaust manifold heatshield loose/broken

Exhaust system perished/corroded

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

Front exhaust bracket cracked

Rear exhaust heatshield loose/broken

Pass 18 Feb 2013 76,086 miles

Catalytic converter heat shield loose

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

Front exhaust bracket on cat cracked

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Gearbox steady bush perished

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

O/S/F bump stop perished

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 71,267 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,054 miles

front discs slightly pitted

front tyres worn low on inside edges

rear brake imbalance

Pass 23 Feb 2010 51,352 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 42,484 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,751 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 29,024 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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CJ53 EBG is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CJ53 EBG, 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 CJ53 EBG registered?

CJ53 EBG is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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