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GJ04 WWU

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,707 mi
Last recorded82,707 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 WWU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 82,707 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear shock absorber top mounting bushes worn

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

Nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear bump stops loose

Pass 13 May 2016 75,919 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 72,915 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 68,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 64,537 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 60,266 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 60,266 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 55,792 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 55,792 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,776 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 49,776 miles

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

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

radiator leaking/fan not cutting in

Pass 12 Mar 2008 42,806 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 33,844 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 33,585 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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GJ04 WWU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ04 WWU, 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 GJ04 WWU registered?

GJ04 WWU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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