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MD04 WGK

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,959 mi
Last recorded105,959 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 WGK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 105,959 miles

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

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 105,577 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 98,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 98,312 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,253 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 98,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 96,487 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 96,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 88,734 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 88,734 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 73,151 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2008 63,138 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 52,385 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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MD04 WGK is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MD04 WGK, 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 MD04 WGK registered?

MD04 WGK is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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