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GP53 OWU

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,287 mi
Last recorded111,287 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 OWU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 111,287 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 109,023 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 105,565 miles

o/s number plate light innop

rear silencer heavily corroded with minor blow

Fail 6 Mar 2019 105,565 miles

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

o/s number plate light innop

rear silencer heavily corroded with minor blow

Pass 20 Feb 2018 101,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 97,766 miles

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box heavily corroded skins coming away (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 94,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light staying on

exhaust heavily corroded and in poor condition

gear box oil leaking

slight rotational noise from nearside front , when wheel spun by hand

Fail 9 Mar 2016 94,406 miles

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

engine management light staying on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heavily corroded and in poor condition

gear box oil leaking

slight rotational noise from nearside front , when wheel spun by hand

Pass 21 Jan 2015 88,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,198 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 78,731 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 72,815 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 72,815 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 63,152 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 63,152 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 54,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 43,161 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 32,927 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 32,926 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,287 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 23,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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GP53 OWU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange 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 GP53 OWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP53 OWU registered?

GP53 OWU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 February 2004.

Is GP53 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 OWU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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