MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?
Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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