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PL53 VLD

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

187,971 mi
Last recorded187,971 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 VLD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 187,971 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 187,881 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust likely to become detached from hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 174,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 174,367 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 98,519 miles

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

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

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

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

rear bump stops insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2017 98,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed due to being insecure (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,787 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

back box heat shield insecure

exhaust back box 2nd skin in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,638 miles

Both windscreen wipers are slightly smeary

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted and corroded

Nearside front tyre sidewall cracked but not showing cords

Nearside front wiper blade spilt

Nearside rear bump stop not secure

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside front brake disc slightly pitted and corroded

Offside front wiper blade spilt

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 81,638 miles

Both windscreen wipers are slightly smeary

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted and corroded

Nearside front tyre sidewall cracked but not showing cords

Nearside front wiper blade spilt

Nearside rear bump stop not secure

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside front brake disc slightly pitted and corroded

Offside front wiper blade spilt

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 76,329 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 71,034 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 71,017 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,796 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 49,744 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,100 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 29,427 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 23,463 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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PL53 VLD is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PL53 VLD, 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 PL53 VLD registered?

PL53 VLD is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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