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ST53 RZY

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,524 mi
Last recorded100,524 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 RZY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 100,524 miles

All suspension components corroded

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 145,643 miles

Offside Front CV boot slight grease leak

Fail 30 Dec 2019 145,467 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front CV boot slight grease leak

Pass 18 Jan 2019 133,800 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 138,785 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill full length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill full length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 136,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear centre seatbelt stalk casing missing

Rear exhaust hitting the floor

Fail 4 Jan 2018 136,006 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear centre seatbelt stalk casing missing

Rear exhaust hitting the floor

Pass 3 Nov 2016 133,508 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 133,508 miles

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

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

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 78,593 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 78,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear seat belt missing

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

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

engine overheating

Pass 12 Sep 2014 69,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

handbrake travel

Fail 1 Sep 2014 69,818 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,407 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,061 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 47,156 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 42,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking round tread

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,977 miles

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking round tread

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,581 miles

Centre rear seat belt catch plastic casing damaged slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,607 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 27,607 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,786 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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ST53 RZY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ST53 RZY, 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 ST53 RZY registered?

ST53 RZY is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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