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SN53 LMC

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,250 mi
Last recorded92,250 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 LMC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 92,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Not: Coolant leak (radiator).

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 92,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Not: Coolant leak (radiator).

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 85,060 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 85,060 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 79,249 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 79,249 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 71,417 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 64,921 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 64,921 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,527 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 57,496 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,595 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,767 miles

air bag light on dash

nearside rear door and bumper damaged

oil leaks at filter and gearbox

rear wiper torn

service light on dash

Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,312 miles

front brakes have a slight imbalance

nearside rear bumper damaged

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 20 Mar 2008 37,312 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes have a slight imbalance

nearside rear bumper damaged

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,394 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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SN53 LMC is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SN53 LMC, 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 SN53 LMC registered?

SN53 LMC is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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