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ST53 YHN

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,717 mi
Last recorded58,717 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 YHN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2013 58,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 53,430 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 47,495 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,590 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 34,170 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 27,123 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 20,220 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 20,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YHN is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YHN, 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 YHN registered?

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

Is ST53 YHN safe to buy?

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