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DN04 BXU

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,055 mi
Last recorded68,055 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 BXU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 68,055 miles

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

brake pipes greased

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2018 68,055 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pipes greased

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box/ outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

brake pipes greased

underbody/sills/chassis/floor corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2017 64,720 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box/ outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

brake pipes greased

underbody/sills/chassis/floor corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box/ outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

brake pipes greased

underbody /sills/ chassis corroded

warning light on dash

Pass 23 Apr 2016 61,847 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2016 61,846 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2015 59,116 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 59,116 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Apr 2014 55,658 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 55,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 51,647 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 48,023 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,643 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 44,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,096 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 41,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 36,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 36,130 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 31,835 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 23,823 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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DN04 BXU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DN04 BXU, 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 DN04 BXU registered?

DN04 BXU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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