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DN04 VNK

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 VNK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2015
Pass 22 May 2014 144,699 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

accelerator pedal anti slip rubber missing

both front sills slightly damaged

slight play in drivers seat mechanism

Fail 2 May 2014 144,659 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

accelerator anti slip missing

both front sills have slight damage

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

drivers seat mechanism has slight movement, may require attenison soon

Pass 14 May 2013 124,989 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 118,578 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 30 Apr 2011 98,822 miles

back box outter casing slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust catching on body

front disc brakes slightly worn

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit and requires attention soon

Pass 21 May 2010 81,958 miles

back box outercasing slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 May 2009 66,577 miles

back box outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2008 53,047 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 May 2008 53,044 miles

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2007 33,981 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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DN04 VNK is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DN04 VNK, 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 VNK registered?

DN04 VNK is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is DN04 VNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN04 VNK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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