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DY04 NYC

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,601 mi
Last recorded74,601 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 NYC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,601 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 74,601 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 72,406 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 72,406 miles

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

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 Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside headlight slightly damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,978 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 61,975 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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,915 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,058 miles

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE IN POOR CONDITION

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,428 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 40,426 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,841 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 23,033 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 14,452 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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DY04 NYC is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY04 NYC, 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 DY04 NYC registered?

DY04 NYC is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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