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SX53 FTF

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

83,922 mi
Last recorded83,922 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 FTF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 83,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 83,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 73,719 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 24 Jan 2023 73,717 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill below belt anchor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 70,326 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 67,710 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2020 65,228 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 65,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 61,542 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 54,465 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 54,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 48,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 48,645 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 9 Oct 2015 44,963 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 44,963 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,378 miles

o/s/f brake disc lightly pitted

Fail 23 Sep 2014 44,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre below 1,6mm on inner edge

o/s/f brake disc lightly pitted

o/s/r tyre below 1,6mm on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,815 miles

Back box slightly corroded

Both front discs slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 67,815 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Back box slightly corroded

Both front discs slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,847 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)

Parts of exsaust slightly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2012 38,845 miles

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

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

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)

Parts of exsaust slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 35,238 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 30,339 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre slight cracking on outer sidewall

rear gearbox mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,664 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 24,664 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,834 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 15,756 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 9,887 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 9,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SX53 FTF is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SX53 FTF, 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 SX53 FTF registered?

SX53 FTF is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 26 February 2004.

Is SX53 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SX53 FTF shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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