MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,855 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust flex detiorated
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Both rear shock absorbers corroded slightly
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Axle corroded
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Both rear shock absorbers corroded slightly
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Axle corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust front mount in poor condition
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust front mount in poor condition
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
exhaust front mount not supporting system
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside registration plate lamp not working
exhaust front mount not supporting system
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear exhaust deteriated
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust deteriated
How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?
Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.
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RL53 VYC is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 VYC, 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 VYC registered?
RL53 VYC is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 February 2004.
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