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GR53 KCX

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,587 mi
Last recorded92,587 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 KCX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 92,587 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to both rear lower inner wheel arches

Corrosion to offside rear floor

Heavy corrosion to both front outer sills just outside prescribed area

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 92,562 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to both rear lower inner wheel arches

Corrosion to offside rear floor

Heavy corrosion to both front outer sills just outside prescribed area

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 84,307 miles

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

both headlights deteriorated slightly affecting beam images

Fail 10 May 2018 84,304 miles

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

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

both headlights deteriorated slightly affecting beam images

Fail 27 Apr 2018 84,142 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/middle join (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 82,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 82,911 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) in secure (2.2.D.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air box is lose

Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust mount broken

lower engine stabiliser deteriorated

slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 8 Feb 2016 75,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts flexi insecure (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust mount broken

lower engine stabiliser deteriorated

slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 19 Feb 2015 73,704 miles

eml light on

front anti roll bar bushes perished

oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2015 73,704 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

eml light on

front anti roll bar bushes perished

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,533 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,957 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,008 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 58,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,463 miles

both side repeaters faded

offside rear indicator faded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 39,287 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 39,287 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,047 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 18,464 miles

Offside 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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GR53 KCX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GR53 KCX, 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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GR53 KCX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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