MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust box corroded
front discs slightly pitted
front tyres worn low on inside edges
rear brake imbalance
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?
Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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CJ53 EBG is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 February 2004.
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