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NU04 DLE

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,393 mi
Last recorded95,393 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 DLE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 95,393 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 95,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 80,127 miles

Exhaust flexy pipe hanger broken

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 80,127 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level too low (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust flexy pipe hanger broken

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 74,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 63,247 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 63,031 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,176 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,423 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cooling fan fault

engine temp high

Fail 13 Aug 2012 44,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cooling fan fault

engine temp high

Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,505 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 36,505 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 36,109 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 36,102 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 34,787 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 34,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 33,310 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 33,283 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 31,525 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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NU04 DLE is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 NU04 DLE, 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 NU04 DLE registered?

NU04 DLE is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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