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RN53 RXZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,375 mi
Last recorded68,375 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 RXZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 68,375 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 68,375 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,391 miles

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Radiator cooling fan seized

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tail-gate struts u/s

Fail 21 Apr 2017 63,391 miles

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

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

Radiator cooling fan seized

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tail-gate struts u/s

Pass 20 Apr 2016 57,253 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2015 52,021 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 52,021 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 48,535 miles

play in nearside inner rack

Fail 15 Jan 2014 48,535 miles

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

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

play in nearside inner rack

Pass 14 Jan 2013 43,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,520 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 38,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,542 miles

Exhaust rear silencer, outer skin rust and perforated.

Front brake discs worn.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 30,542 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust rear silencer, outer skin rust and perforated.

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 1 May 2008 24,034 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,776 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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RN53 RXZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RN53 RXZ, 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 RN53 RXZ registered?

RN53 RXZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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