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DN04 VNE

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,986 mi
Last recorded114,986 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 VNE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 114,986 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 114,986 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 114,956 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill corroded prescribed area close lower suspension arm rear mounting (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded close rear seat belt anchor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded close rear seat belt anchor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 110,302 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 104,415 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 97,860 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 97,860 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 96,024 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded.o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 88,665 miles

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

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

outer skin of ehaust rear silencer corroded & lose

Fail 6 Aug 2013 88,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

outer skin of ehaust rear silencer corroded & lose

Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,680 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,989 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 73,989 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,116 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 44,173 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 28,843 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 17,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front 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 VNE 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 70.6%.

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 VNE, 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 VNE registered?

DN04 VNE is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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