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DN04 ZWF

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

77,852 mi
Last recorded77,852 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 ZWF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2020 77,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower bump stop missing

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 76,529 miles

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

engine stabilizer bushes worn to excess

Fail 1 Nov 2019 76,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front join before flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

engine stabilizer bushes worn to excess

mancat heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2018 71,101 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 71,101 miles

Emissions not tested front exhaust flexi hose fractured (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength center outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 66,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Front exhaust/gearbox broken but exhaust still secure

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight cut (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 66,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill by seat mounting (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Front exhaust/gearbox broken but exhaust still secure

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight cut (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 62,589 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 55,452 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 55,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 48,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 48,455 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 43,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,275 miles

back box very corrodded but not yet blowing

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2011 35,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 35,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

offside rear tyre cracked not showing cords

Pass 6 Oct 2010 32,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 28,749 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 28,749 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 24,528 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 19,044 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 19,044 miles

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

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 ZWF is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZWF, 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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DN04 ZWF is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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