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CW53 JTZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,633 mi
Last recorded66,633 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 JTZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 66,633 miles

Engine management light on

N/S/F ball joint boot perished

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

N/S/R tyre perished

Nail in O/S/R tyre and tyre perished

Fail 18 Feb 2017 66,633 miles

Engine management light on

N/S/F ball joint boot perished

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

N/S/R tyre perished

Nail in O/S/R tyre and tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 64,321 miles

Rear exhaust silencer very poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2016 64,321 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer very poor condition

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 62,870 miles

exhaust rusty and heavily corroded

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2015 62,867 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

e.m .l light on

exhaust rusty and heavily corroded

nearside outer sill damaged

rear axle heavily corroded

rear coil springs heavily corroded

rear shockers heavily corroded

under body corrosion present

Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,053 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 3 Sep 2012 56,133 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 51,867 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2010 46,768 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,542 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge needs replacing asap.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 42,542 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge needs replacing asap.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,612 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2007 29,466 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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CW53 JTZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CW53 JTZ, 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 CW53 JTZ registered?

CW53 JTZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is CW53 JTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW53 JTZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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