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RF54 GZC

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,030 mi
Last recorded70,030 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 GZC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2019 70,030 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area, fuel leaking from top of engine. unable to locate source due to engine covers/air box (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top cap corroded badly, rubber mount has fallen off (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded, hole on top (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

glow plug warning light on

Pass 21 Dec 2018 64,783 miles

Exhaust system corroded but sealed and secure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Glow plug malfunction light on dash

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 60,796 miles

Offside Front door mirror missing outer casting

back box on exhaust system outer skin corroded

bonnet catch hard to pull glove box in the way box looks broken

left hand side off engine has slight dump diesel leak smell warm diesel inside car NOT GOOD advise repair

Fail 19 Dec 2017 60,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid still to check wipers (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired fitted wrong way round at top (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front door mirror missing outer casting

back box on exhaust system outer skin corroded

bonnet catch hard to pull glove box in the way box looks broken

left hand side off engine has slight dump diesel leak smell warm diesel inside car NOT GOOD advise repair

Pass 17 Nov 2016 52,464 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 47,905 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 47,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 41,224 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 41,221 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 29,739 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 27,537 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 24,691 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 22,932 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 18,508 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,863 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 16,861 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 13,906 miles

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

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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RF54 GZC is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel 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 RF54 GZC, 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 RF54 GZC registered?

RF54 GZC is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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