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KB53 KGN

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

87,231 mi
Last recorded87,231 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 KGN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 87,231 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 85,915 miles

exhaust corroded + slight blow rear box

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 20 Oct 2022 84,931 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 84,900 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 83,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 82,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 81,644 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 81,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 79,067 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 79,063 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 77,124 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 74,609 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 74,609 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 70,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,295 miles

engine oil level just below min REQUIRES OIL

near side head lamp just in spec /low/

rear exhaust box rusting badly

Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,135 miles

damage to o/s/f bumper and wing

n/s head lamp just in spec

requires rear wiper blade

Fail 16 Sep 2013 54,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

damage to o/s/f bumper and wing

requires rear wiper blade

Pass 14 Jun 2012 50,392 miles

rear exhaust box rusting /no blows/

rear wiper blade splitengine oil level on min

Fail 14 Jun 2012 50,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box rusting /no blows/

rear wiper blade splitengine oil level on min

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,263 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 May 2010 38,589 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 31,737 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 26,096 miles

wall marked near side front tyre slight marks on both front flexi hoses rubbing on inner plastic panels front pads low

Fail 5 May 2008 25,647 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 19,718 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)

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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KB53 KGN is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KB53 KGN, 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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KB53 KGN is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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