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RL53 VXY

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,662 mi
Last recorded83,662 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 VXY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,662 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 83,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,663 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 73,663 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,950 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 62,138 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 55,385 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 55,385 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 47,081 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,128 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 VXY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RL53 VXY, 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 VXY registered?

RL53 VXY is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is RL53 VXY safe to buy?

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