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GF53 WUA

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,353 mi
Last recorded66,353 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 WUA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 66,353 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 65,641 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2020 64,759 miles

small split in n/s cv gaiter

Fail 7 Feb 2020 64,759 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

small split in n/s cv gaiter

Pass 7 Feb 2019 62,693 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2018 60,460 miles

front tyres on limit

Pass 9 Feb 2017 57,606 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,459 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,685 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 49,017 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 45,202 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 40,380 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 40,380 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 36,444 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 32,276 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 27,419 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 21,972 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 16,090 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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GF53 WUA is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GF53 WUA, 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 GF53 WUA registered?

GF53 WUA is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is GF53 WUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 WUA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF53 WUA have outstanding finance?

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