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DV54 VHY

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,729 mi
Last recorded47,729 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,729 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 47,729 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 40,700 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 40,698 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 34,349 miles

baffles loose in rear exhaust

Pass 20 Oct 2015 33,067 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 30,771 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 28,813 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 28,812 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 25,924 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 22,934 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 19,095 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 15 Sep 2009 14,908 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,623 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 12,963 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 VHY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHY, 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 DV54 VHY registered?

DV54 VHY is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 3 November 2004.

Is DV54 VHY safe to buy?

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