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OE04 DJZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,525 mi
Last recorded136,525 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 DJZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 136,525 miles

advise strong nearside headlight bottom reflector loose

both outer sills corroded and damaged

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear shock-absorbers weak

corrosion to all coil springs

drivers seat belt fluffed/fraying

Fail 12 Oct 2017 136,517 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by spring (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside 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 Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by spring (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

advise strong nearside headlight bottom reflector loose

both outer sills corroded and damaged

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear shock-absorbers weak

corrosion to all coil springs

drivers seat belt fluffed/fraying

Pass 7 Oct 2016 119,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inner edge almost to ply (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight play in drivers seat frame

Fail 7 Oct 2016 119,642 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inner edge almost to ply (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear lamps working intermitantly

slight play in drivers seat frame

Pass 6 Oct 2015 106,163 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise strong exhaust flexi deteriorated and weak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 106,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise strong exhaust flexi deteriorated and weak

nearside rear coil spring badly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 96,761 miles

chip in screen

corrosion on exhaust

front brakes uneven

heatshield insecure

wear on rear shock absorber bushes

Fail 10 Sep 2014 96,761 miles

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

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

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

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

chip in screen

corrosion on exhaust

front brakes uneven

heatshield insecure

wear on rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 10 Sep 2013 87,276 miles

corrosion on exhaust

front tyres wearing on inner edge

travel on handbrake

Fail 10 Sep 2013 87,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on exhaust

front tyres wearing on inner edge

travel on handbrake

Pass 22 Aug 2012 78,838 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear silencer

imbalance on front brakes

travel on handbrake

tread on offside rear tyre starting to seperate

Fail 22 Aug 2012 78,838 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on rear silencer

imbalance on front brakes

travel on handbrake

tread on offside rear tyre starting to seperate

Pass 27 Jul 2011 69,543 miles

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

travel on handbrake

Pass 1 Jun 2010 59,085 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 59,085 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 47,008 miles

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

wear on discs and pads

Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,908 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 26,046 miles

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

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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OE04 DJZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OE04 DJZ, 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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OE04 DJZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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