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YJ53 GLL

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,000 mi
Last recorded120,000 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 GLL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2017 120,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 106,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed on tie rod (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 106,724 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed on tie rod (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2015 98,274 miles

exhaust melting nsr mudflap

wipers slightly worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

manifold/cat heatshield insecure

sump plug leaking

Pass 30 Dec 2014 79,262 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 79,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 May 2014 64,885 miles

Oil leak

battery strap loose

inner edge wear front tyres

rear springs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2013 48,236 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

centre and rear exhaust sections slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2012 31,542 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 31,039 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 29,402 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,155 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 23,770 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,640 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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YJ53 GLL is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YJ53 GLL, 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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YJ53 GLL is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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