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DV04 ZUD

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,221 mi
Last recorded87,221 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 ZUD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 87,221 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 81,188 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 81,182 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 70,362 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2012 69,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

oil leaking from oil filter area

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2012 69,232 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leaking from oil filter area

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 63,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 63,946 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

exhaust centre section corroded

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2010 58,709 miles

front tyres wearing low on tread worse on inner and outer edges.

Fail 12 Nov 2010 58,709 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres wearing low on tread worse on inner and outer edges.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 52,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

strut top mounts corroded

wiper blades split

Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,338 miles

front brake discs worn.

no engine oil on dipstick.

o/s rear tyre appears to be flat.

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 42,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 42,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 ZUD is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZUD, 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 ZUD registered?

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

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