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GF54 RFN

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,642 mi
Last recorded105,642 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 RFN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 105,642 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 105,165 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 105,165 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 98,518 miles

EML ON

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 98,518 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

EML ON

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 89,441 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2013 89,441 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2012 78,910 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 78,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,561 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 68,561 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 58,378 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 45,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre worn low, rear box corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2009 45,923 miles

offside front tyre worn low, rear box corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,724 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 33,724 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,518 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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GF54 RFN is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GF54 RFN, 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 GF54 RFN registered?

GF54 RFN is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 October 2004.

Is GF54 RFN safe to buy?

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