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YJ53 SCG

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,792 mi
Last recorded35,792 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 SCG
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2015 35,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,792 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 32,441 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,044 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 31,044 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

wiper slight smear

Pass 18 Feb 2012 28,931 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,032 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 25,164 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,939 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 19,378 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 19,375 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 15,643 miles

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

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 SCG is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SCG, 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 SCG registered?

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

Is YJ53 SCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ53 SCG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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