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EG53 WKE

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,629 mi
Last recorded68,629 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 WKE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 68,629 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 104,495 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 100,561 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 100,561 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 96,670 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 58,496 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 58,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

windscreen damaged not affecting drivers view

Pass 23 May 2017 56,645 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 54,286 miles

Nearside Front inner edge tyre tread bald

rear exhaust box casing corroded away

Fail 21 May 2016 54,286 miles

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

Nearside Front inner edge tyre tread bald

rear exhaust box casing corroded away

Pass 23 May 2015 51,831 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn and smalls cut close to cords

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2014 49,175 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 46,615 miles

exhaust rear box corroded and outer skin peeling

Pass 15 Jun 2012 43,277 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 43,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 41,326 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,521 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,267 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 24,293 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,293 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 17,470 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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EG53 WKE is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EG53 WKE, 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 EG53 WKE registered?

EG53 WKE is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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