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DG54 NFR

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

118,334 mi
Last recorded118,334 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 NFR
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 118,334 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 111,294 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 111,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 101,907 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 101,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 90,182 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2016 90,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,744 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 79,744 miles

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 13 Mar 2014 66,459 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre is split and perished

Fail 13 Mar 2014 66,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre is split and perished

Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,737 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 56,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,734 miles

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

exhaust back box signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2012 54,729 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust back box signs of corrosion

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 47,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,716 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,984 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,248 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 29,248 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 21,688 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 21,683 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre slight wear inner edge

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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DG54 NFR is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DG54 NFR, 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 DG54 NFR registered?

DG54 NFR is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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