MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Recent welding repairs carried out, firm to inspection
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Emissions not tested due to exhaust slight blow affecting emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases affecting emmisions (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c/v boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust front flexi corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust front flexi corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?
Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SE53 ZMU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 SE53 ZMU, 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 SE53 ZMU registered?
SE53 ZMU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 February 2004.
Is SE53 ZMU safe to buy?
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