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RL53 VYF

2004 Fiat Idea

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

67,935 mi
Last recorded67,935 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 VYF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 67,935 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 67,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 66,659 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 65,529 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 60,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,996 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 50,303 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 46,167 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,860 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 34,407 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,813 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,831 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 23,217 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 18,977 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 VYF is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL53 VYF registered?

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

Is RL53 VYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL53 VYF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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