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YJ53 MMC

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 MMC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 54,925 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2017 54,891 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 51,928 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 51,928 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 49,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust mounting broken

Fail 12 Feb 2015 49,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 14 Feb 2014 47,628 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 44,927 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 41,420 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer covering corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 37,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,049 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,816 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 28,816 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,130 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 18,194 miles

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)

storage facility on rear centere seat belt faulty

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 MMC is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YJ53 MMC, 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 YJ53 MMC registered?

YJ53 MMC is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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