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NY53 WMC

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,907 mi
Last recorded83,907 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 WMC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 83,907 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 76,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 67,857 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 67,855 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front tyres, edges worn

Pass 25 Feb 2015 64,542 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 64,532 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 59,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear lamp lens broken

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

both rear tyes starting to carck

Fail 20 Feb 2014 59,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear lamp lens broken

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

both rear tyes starting to carck

Pass 18 Feb 2013 52,287 miles

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

Nearside rear lens holed,not showing any white light

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,930 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 45,930 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,476 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 38,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 32,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

advise n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge,approx 2mm tread depth,still just legal though.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,828 miles

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

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

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

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

advise n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge,approx 2mm tread depth,still just legal though.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 27,623 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 27,612 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,655 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 17,121 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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NY53 WMC is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NY53 WMC, 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 NY53 WMC registered?

NY53 WMC is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is NY53 WMC safe to buy?

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