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FV04 WGX

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,536 mi
Last recorded109,536 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 WGX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 109,536 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

corrosion to sills

grease on n/s/f cv boot

Fail 21 Jul 2017 109,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

corrosion to sills

grease on n/s/f cv boot

Pass 12 Aug 2016 101,265 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,235 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,855 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 87,855 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 86,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f tyre tread low inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2014 86,440 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f tyre tread low inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2013 120,322 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 65,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,614 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 40,614 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 31,481 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,397 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 21,973 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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FV04 WGX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV04 WGX, 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 FV04 WGX registered?

FV04 WGX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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