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DN54 JOV

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

89,537 mi
Last recorded89,537 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 JOV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 89,537 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 85,310 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x 2 rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower inner sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 85,305 miles

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 Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear lower inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x 2 rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower inner sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 80,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall scrubbed and worn 1855/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall scrubbed and worn 185/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 80,068 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall scrubbed and worn 1855/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall scrubbed and worn 185/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 79,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished and cracked 185/65X14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 79,232 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section incl flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished and cracked 185/65X14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 77,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 77,040 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split and ripped (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 75,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall worn and perished

Fail 12 Mar 2019 75,454 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edge , side wall as slight damage also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall worn and perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 72,817 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 72,817 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 72,770 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 70,624 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf, osf inner surfaces. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear nsr tyre wall scrubbed.

Offside Front Light humming from osf wheel when rotated.

Fail 20 Mar 2017 70,622 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Forwardmost bracket broken. (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf, osf inner surfaces. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear nsr tyre wall scrubbed.

Offside Front Light humming from osf wheel when rotated.

Rear Noise from rear brakes when applied.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,829 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 67,829 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound stops working after a few seconds (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,903 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRIDED-FLEXY FRONT PIPE BROKEN

N/S-O/S/F TYRE CRACKING-BALD INNER EDGE

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 64,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRIDED-FLEXY FRONT PIPE BROKEN

N/S-O/S/F TYRE CRACKING-BALD INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,989 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 58,103 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust showing signs of rust

Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,025 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 54,025 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre 2-3mm

rear exhaust rusty

wipers poor

Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,350 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,320 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 47,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 41,813 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 31,744 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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DN54 JOV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 DN54 JOV, 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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DN54 JOV is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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