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EA04 DFU

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,202 mi
Last recorded102,202 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 DFU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 102,202 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 97,989 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 97,989 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2013 88,356 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 80,656 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 74,713 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 74,668 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 70,939 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 70,937 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 63,506 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 53,312 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2008 41,989 miles

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

front inner brake discs corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2007 28,754 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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EA04 DFU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EA04 DFU, 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 EA04 DFU registered?

EA04 DFU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for EA04 DFU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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