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KT53 EDR

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,378 mi
Last recorded120,378 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 EDR
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 120,378 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 102,539 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 102,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 82,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2014 82,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Backbox corroded but not leaking.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,049 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhuats back box outer skin ruusty

Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,739 miles

heavily corroded rear exhaust silencer.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,787 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 42,032 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Aug 2009 38,713 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,057 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,932 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 29,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,900 miles

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

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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KT53 EDR is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KT53 EDR, 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 KT53 EDR registered?

KT53 EDR is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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