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AO04 DXH

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

67,392 mi
Last recorded67,392 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 DXH
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2023 67,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and bushes worn (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and bushes worn. (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf and osr outer sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr and osr. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 61,198 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 57,433 miles

slight coolant leak from radiator hose

slight cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 24 Feb 2020 53,229 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 49,278 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,671 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 41,067 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,711 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 36,250 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 33,980 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 31,918 miles

both front wiper blades are split but still clearing front screen

Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,851 miles

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

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2011 27,056 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 24,787 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 22,033 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,186 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 14,924 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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AO04 DXH is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AO04 DXH, 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 AO04 DXH registered?

AO04 DXH is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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