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KR53 HDY

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,016 mi
Last recorded94,016 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 HDY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 94,016 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle on various places

Fail 4 Oct 2023 94,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle on various places

Pass 8 Oct 2022 90,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front sill showing signe of corrosion outer

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front sill showing signe of corrosion outer

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 86,144 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Sep 2021 86,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2020 82,359 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front flexi exhaust pipe worn outer mesh coming away from system

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge 195/60/15

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 18 Sep 2020 82,359 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s and o/s side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front flexi exhaust pipe worn outer mesh coming away from system

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge 195/60/15

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Oct 2019 77,229 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 70,361 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 66,503 miles

EML illuminated

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Rear coil springs corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 26 May 2017 66,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

EML illuminated

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Rear coil springs corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 65,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm!! (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper split

Offside Front tyre wearing low 3mm - inner edge wearing also

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring(s) corroded

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 62,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear box corroded

front registration plate damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear coil springs (both) corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2015 62,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear box corroded

front registration plate damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear coil springs (both) corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 59,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear box corroded

rear coil springs (both) corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 56,506 miles

front tyres wearing low

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

side direction indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 22 May 2013 56,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres wearing low

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

side direction indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 22 May 2012 54,139 miles

n/s/r tyre looks to have been run flat-sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2011 51,662 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 47,020 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Feb 2009 39,941 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 14 Feb 2008 29,664 miles

wear on discs and pads

Pass 19 Feb 2007 20,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KR53 HDY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KR53 HDY, 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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KR53 HDY is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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