MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,030 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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
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
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted
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)
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.
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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.
Is RF54 GZC safe to buy?
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