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PF53 ENH

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,635 mi
Last recorded85,635 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 ENH
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 85,635 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded slightly but not within a prescribed area

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 85,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake insecure brake hose insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,188 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on outside walls

Fail 23 Mar 2018 81,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres starting to crack on outside walls

Pass 1 Apr 2017 77,002 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play And nearside front. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 76,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play And nearside front. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 75,009 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,804 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 63,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 May 2013 62,765 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back box outer skin coming away

Fail 20 Feb 2012 60,609 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 60,609 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,980 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,365 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 51,365 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,085 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,919 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 26,461 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 26,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PF53 ENH is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red 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 PF53 ENH, 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 PF53 ENH registered?

PF53 ENH is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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