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DU54 DFY

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

78,321 mi
Last recorded78,321 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 DFY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 78,321 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 78,321 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 71,754 miles

Front Outer sill have some surface rust but not weak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door dented

Fail 26 Nov 2024 71,754 miles

Front Outer sill have some surface rust but not weak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door dented

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

Pass 26 Nov 2023 68,041 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2022 60,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2022 60,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 58,318 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 58,288 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 55,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 52,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant leak

Fail 15 Oct 2019 52,319 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant leak

Pass 13 Oct 2018 44,842 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 42,643 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 42,628 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 42,615 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 40,881 miles

SIDE LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS WORKING TOGETHER ALL WORK

Pass 7 Aug 2015 38,585 miles

Headlamps and side lights on alltime not controled by light switch

Pass 6 Aug 2014 35,886 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 35,886 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 32,605 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 29,485 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2011 26,313 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 23,673 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 21,420 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 18,085 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 15,216 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DU54 DFY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DU54 DFY, 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 DU54 DFY registered?

DU54 DFY is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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