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DV04 DKK

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 DKK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2016

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement buterfly bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement butterfly bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens damaged (1.3.2e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic lens deterioration (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 113,868 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside and offside (2.5.B.1a)

drivers door handle broken

nearside headlamp slightly loose

offside rear side light damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2015 113,867 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside and offside (2.5.B.1a)

drivers door handle broken

nearside headlamp slightly loose

offside rear side light damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2014 97,182 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 97,182 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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 23 Apr 2013 87,861 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 87,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 77,005 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2012 77,005 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 65,049 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2011 65,049 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2010 54,284 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Apr 2010 54,284 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,697 miles

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2008 32,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,930 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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DV04 DKK is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DV04 DKK, 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 DV04 DKK registered?

DV04 DKK is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is DV04 DKK safe to buy?

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