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KS04 DZX

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,057 mi
Last recorded63,057 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 DZX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 63,057 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroding

various areas of slight body corrosion

various brake ferrules corroding

Fail 2 Aug 2017 63,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroding

various areas of slight body corrosion

various brake ferrules corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2016 61,104 miles

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

nearside mirror casing missing

Fail 23 Jun 2016 61,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

nearside mirror casing missing

Pass 8 Jun 2015 57,231 miles

front brake balance

slight pulsation to front brakes

Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,502 miles

front brake balance

Fail 10 Jun 2014 53,498 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

front brake balance

Pass 21 May 2013 48,713 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,870 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,454 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 30,285 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,711 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2009 27,681 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2008 23,196 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 May 2007 17,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2007 17,329 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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KS04 DZX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KS04 DZX, 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 KS04 DZX registered?

KS04 DZX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is KS04 DZX safe to buy?

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