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DY54 VLE

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,042 mi
Last recorded40,042 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 VLE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,042 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 40,042 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,545 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,453 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,580 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,706 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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DY54 VLE is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY54 VLE, 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 DY54 VLE registered?

DY54 VLE is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is DY54 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY54 VLE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY54 VLE have outstanding finance?

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