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EF53 ZGY

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,757 mi
Last recorded100,757 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ZGY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2018 100,757 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Also...aim too high (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Play and knocking noise detected in steering rack (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 92,093 miles

Both front tie rods have slight play

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 92,093 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tie rods have slight play

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 85,027 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 85,027 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing rear (5.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2015 77,719 miles

front wiper starting tosmear

Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,077 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 70,953 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 60,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2010 50,047 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 50,021 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,477 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 41,457 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,688 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 20,363 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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EF53 ZGY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EF53 ZGY, 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 EF53 ZGY registered?

EF53 ZGY is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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