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RL53 VYK

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,568 mi
Last recorded46,568 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 VYK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 38,636 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 38,636 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 38,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

clutch slipping when hot

edges of n/s/front tyre worn

sharp ends exposed of cord banding inside edge of tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,209 miles

n.f wiper end is slightly peeled but screen clears good.

n.s.f and o.s.f steering arms have slight movement.

Fail 30 Apr 2008 28,209 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n.f wiper end is slightly peeled but screen clears good.

n.s.f and o.s.f steering arms have slight movement.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 20,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cut on walln/s/f

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 VYK is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VYK, 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 VYK registered?

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

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The MOT history for RL53 VYK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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