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GD53 SZW

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,003 mi
Last recorded96,003 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 SZW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 96,003 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 95,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Engine oil level on MIN

centre exhaust mount not fitted

o/s/f flexi brake pipe, poor. will require attention soon

Pass 25 Nov 2015 89,494 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH SIDE (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 82,108 miles

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers worn

drivers side outer c.v boot slightly leaking grease

indicator side repeaters fading white

rear indicators fading white

Pass 25 Nov 2013 74,738 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 64,964 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drivers wiper rubber split

front tyres worn badly on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2013 64,964 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drivers wiper rubber split

front tyres worn badly on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 55,151 miles

slight cracking to side wall nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2011 55,151 miles

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

slight cracking to side wall nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,752 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 33,379 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 33,379 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 29,472 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,491 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 22 Feb 2007 18,748 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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GD53 SZW is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GD53 SZW, 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 GD53 SZW registered?

GD53 SZW is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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