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DV54 VJG

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,035 mi
Last recorded125,035 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 125,035 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 124,575 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 116,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 106,709 miles

engine management light staying on

Fail 13 Mar 2018 106,490 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

engine management light staying on

Pass 9 Mar 2017 96,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine magement light staying on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 96,810 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine magement light staying on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 86,750 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 79,040 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 79,040 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 79,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

gearbox mounting broken

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 3 Oct 2012 64,836 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 60,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 60,094 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,512 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 50,730 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,473 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 VJG is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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