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DV54 SXN

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,159 mi
Last recorded80,159 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 SXN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 80,159 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 72,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 66,367 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 60,339 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 53,000 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 53,000 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 52,762 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail close to wall and trye perished ()

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2018 52,762 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail close to wall and trye perished ()

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2017 51,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Fail 10 Jan 2017 51,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed insecure rubbing on drive shaft (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded away (broken)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 49,290 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded away (broken)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Grease leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Jan 2016 49,285 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust bracket corroded away (broken)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Grease leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2015 47,620 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 45,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jan 2013 43,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 41,435 miles

exhaust front clamp cracked and corroded

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not blowing

n\s\r handbrake cable outer casing damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2011 39,177 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 38,184 miles

slight earth fault on o/s/r lights

Pass 9 Nov 2009 32,268 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 32,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 26,025 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 26,025 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 19,686 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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DV54 SXN is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DV54 SXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV54 SXN registered?

DV54 SXN is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 5 November 2004.

Is DV54 SXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV54 SXN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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