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RL53 VWM

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,384 mi
Last recorded67,384 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 VWM
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,384 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 62,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 62,952 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 58,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2013 51,859 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2011 45,861 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

cracking in tread off side rear

Pass 29 Nov 2011 45,861 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

cracking in tread off side rear

Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,045 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,710 miles

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

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

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

fault on rear boot lock

o/s front tyre worn on both outer edge

Fail 24 Nov 2009 36,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

fault on rear boot lock

o/s front tyre worn on both outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2008 31,607 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 25,390 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2007 17,462 miles

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 VWM is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VWM, 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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RL53 VWM is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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