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DU54 HBB

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,806 mi
Last recorded91,806 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 HBB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 91,806 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge wear

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust box shield corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 87,621 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 87,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 83,032 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)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner and outer sills - axle (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner and outer sills - axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 74,714 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX IS CORRODED

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

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

SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Fail 2 Feb 2015 74,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST BACK BOX IS CORRODED

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

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

SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Pass 6 Feb 2014 66,389 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,761 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2012 58,118 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre rubber deteriorated and split but not deep enough to reach the core

offside rear tyre rubber deteriorated and split but not deep enough to reach the core

Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,010 miles

front tyres wearing prematurely on inside edge, reccommend having tracking checked

Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,604 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,107 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,438 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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DU54 HBB is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU54 HBB, 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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DU54 HBB is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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