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LF04 WCR

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,159 mi
Last recorded81,159 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 WCR
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 81,159 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 81,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 63,924 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 63,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 62,077 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 61,918 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 60,091 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 60,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Aug 2016 55,879 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

engine management lamp illuminated.

Fail 1 Aug 2016 55,879 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine management lamp illuminated.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,690 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,488 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 48,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,381 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 44,380 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/f tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,706 miles

advise the o/s/f tyre has acut in the outter sidewall.

Fail 1 Jul 2011 32,365 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2011 32,365 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2010 28,541 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,322 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 25,322 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 20,656 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 15,525 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge(just acceptable)

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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LF04 WCR is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LF04 WCR, 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 LF04 WCR registered?

LF04 WCR is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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