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DV54 SYX

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,479 mi
Last recorded70,479 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 SYX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 70,479 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear wiper blade split

oil leak sump nut

Fail 24 Dec 2018 70,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Front fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear wiper blade split

oil leak sump nut

Pass 23 Dec 2017 69,267 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 69,101 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 62,607 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 58,583 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 55,780 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 51,287 miles

rear exhaust corroding,off side front tyre wearing on inner egde

Pass 4 Dec 2012 46,432 miles

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

rear silencer corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2011 40,769 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 1 Dec 2010 35,726 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,389 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 30,389 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 25,027 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 18,918 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 14 Nov 2007 18,807 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre close to limit

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 SYX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SYX, 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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DV54 SYX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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