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GD53 YKU

2004 Fiat Idea

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,546 mi
Last recorded68,546 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 YKU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 68,546 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 68,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 63,776 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 63,776 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 58,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 26 Jan 2018 54,123 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 50,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 50,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 47,136 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 44,096 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 43,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,925 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 23 Feb 2012 36,247 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,627 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,309 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 28,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 23,496 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 19,974 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 19,974 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 14,484 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 YKU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GD53 YKU, 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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GD53 YKU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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