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KC04 DDY

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,445 mi
Last recorded151,445 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC04 DDY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 151,445 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing Low on Inner Edge

Corrosion to NSR / OSR Floor Pan

Gearbox Oil Leak

NSR Shock Absorber Upper Bush Deteriorated - Has Slight Play

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 151,444 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Both Front Tyres Wearing Low on Inner Edge

Corrosion to NSR / OSR Floor Pan

Gearbox Oil Leak

NSR Shock Absorber Upper Bush Deteriorated - Has Slight Play

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 144,711 miles

Nearside Front N/S sill corroded

Offside Front O/S sill corroded

oil leak

warning light on dash board

Pass 23 Mar 2017 139,532 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 131,699 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 131,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 123,015 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 114,668 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 106,830 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 97,918 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 84,576 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 69,866 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 69,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 69,845 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside rear body damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,556 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,829 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 32,909 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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KC04 DDY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KC04 DDY, 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 KC04 DDY registered?

KC04 DDY is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 17 May 2004.

Is KC04 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC04 DDY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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