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YM53 NVD

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,856 mi
Last recorded112,856 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 NVD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 112,856 miles

Rear springs corroded

Front exhaust heat shield lose

Offside Rear suspension bump stop rubber broken

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 112,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front exhaust heat shield lose

Offside Rear suspension bump stop rubber broken

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear springs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 102,463 miles

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

osf side mirror casing taped up

Fail 23 Mar 2015 102,461 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

osf side mirror casing taped up

Pass 24 Mar 2014 94,555 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 86,494 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 70,413 miles

Offside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,081 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 52,455 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 47,545 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 42,286 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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YM53 NVD is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YM53 NVD, 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 YM53 NVD registered?

YM53 NVD is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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