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DU54 UFE

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,242 mi
Last recorded78,242 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 UFE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 78,242 miles

exhaust deteriorated

rear shocker bushes worn

Fail 27 Mar 2017 78,242 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust deteriorated

rear shocker bushes worn

Pass 29 Feb 2016 64,004 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light is on

Fail 25 Feb 2016 64,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light is on

Fail 23 Mar 2015 63,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

rear exhaust box badly corroded but not leaking wipper blads have split ends but wippes and cleans well

Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,768 miles

rear exhaust box badly corroded but not leaking wipper blads have split ends but wippes and cleans well

Pass 28 Oct 2013 57,613 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2013 57,613 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 48,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 38,832 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 38,827 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 29,040 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 20,187 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 UFE is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UFE, 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 UFE registered?

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

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