MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
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
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
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)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
air bag light on dash
nearside rear door and bumper damaged
oil leaks at filter and gearbox
rear wiper torn
service light on dash
front brakes have a slight imbalance
nearside rear bumper damaged
nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread
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
How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?
Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SN53 LMC safe to buy?
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