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BC04 DCZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,000 mi
Last recorded113,000 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 DCZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 113,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shields loose

front suspension arm bushes becoming worn

ns strut becoming worn

steering rack ends becoming worn

Fail 13 Feb 2019 112,949 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle beam, Highly stressed components are not normally permitted to be welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shields loose

front suspension arm bushes becoming worn

ns strut becoming worn

steering rack ends becoming worn

Pass 15 Feb 2018 110,181 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 104,774 miles

offside rear seatbelt used to restrain childseat unable to carry out a full inspection

Fail 17 Mar 2017 104,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

offside rear seatbelt used to restrain childseat unable to carry out a full inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2016 101,659 miles

Nearside Front inner rack arm

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 101,659 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front inner rack arm

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 96,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 5 Mar 2014 86,161 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,971 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 67,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2011 53,495 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 40,467 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear light cluster cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2010 40,467 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edge reccomend tracking check

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear light cluster cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,405 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r lamp lens broken on reverse light section.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 15,058 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2007 12,781 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 12,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BC04 DCZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BC04 DCZ, 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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BC04 DCZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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