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DN04 FMM

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,427 mi
Last recorded70,427 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 FMM
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 70,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underbody brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

underbody and suspension components coated in underseal

Fail 15 Feb 2022 70,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underbody brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

underbody and suspension components coated in underseal

Pass 16 Feb 2021 70,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear axle assembly undersealed

Fail 16 Feb 2021 70,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear axle assembly undersealed

Pass 17 Feb 2020 67,248 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 67,248 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Underbody has corrosion in various places would benefit with a underseal

Fail 16 Jan 2019 65,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Cooling fan on all time no hot air

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Underbody has corrosion in various places would benefit with a underseal

Pass 13 Jan 2018 58,958 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2017 54,825 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,304 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 50,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,352 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 43,326 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 43,326 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 39,539 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 39,539 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 37,484 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 35,193 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 35,193 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 31,250 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 31,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 27,676 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 27,676 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,600 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 19,460 miles

front wipers worn [2] nail in o/s/r tyre

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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DN04 FMM is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DN04 FMM, 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 DN04 FMM registered?

DN04 FMM is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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The MOT history for DN04 FMM shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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