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RL53 HCC

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,164 mi
Last recorded55,164 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 HCC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven and close to limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bodywork damage to n/side rear

exhaust rear silencer very coroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 51,987 miles

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

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

exhaust system rear box corroded through outer skin

n/s/r and o/s/f anti roll bar end bushes perishing no movement found

Pass 7 Feb 2015 50,083 miles

both rear upper damper bushs perished

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f top mount slight roughness when turned but no play found

Pass 7 Feb 2014 48,881 miles

exhaust corroding in places

handbrake has travel

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,355 miles

exhaust corroding in places

Pass 10 Feb 2012 45,453 miles

exhaust heavily corroded in places

Pass 11 Feb 2011 43,757 miles

exhaust for corrosion heavy at rear

front brake discs corroded & lipped

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,439 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 38,750 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,825 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges ,on limit will need replacement soon 195/60/15h

Pass 16 Feb 2007 30,876 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges only just meets mot criteria will need replacement soon

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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RL53 HCC is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RL53 HCC, 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 RL53 HCC registered?

RL53 HCC is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is RL53 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL53 HCC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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