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RF53 EHO

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 EHO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019
Pass 11 Apr 2018
Pass 19 Apr 2017

advise tyers low play in ball joints shocer tops play

week exust

Pass 31 Mar 2016

advise 4 tyers low

Fail 31 Mar 2016

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

advise 4 tyers low

Pass 2 Apr 2015

week exust shockers week disks marked

Pass 28 Mar 2014 110,091 miles

week shockers advise disks

Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,166 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 103,617 miles

perised cv boots

Pass 4 Apr 2011 100,921 miles

car been stanning

Fail 4 Apr 2011 100,921 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

car been stanning

Pass 19 Feb 2010 97,537 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 89,350 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 89,350 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 78,472 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 54,734 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 54,734 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RF53 EHO is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RF53 EHO, 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 RF53 EHO registered?

RF53 EHO is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is RF53 EHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 EHO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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