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RA04 WCM

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,933 mi
Last recorded85,933 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 WCM
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 85,933 miles

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 28 Feb 2019 85,760 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 20 Feb 2018 80,819 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2017 76,745 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 76,745 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 74,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt.

N/S/R bump stop broken.

Rear exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 73,330 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop broken

rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2014 70,343 miles

long hand brake travel

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 68,020 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 68,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,619 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 65,611 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 61,766 miles

Both front brake disks are worn

Hand brake has long travel

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,145 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 50,429 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 39,796 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 30,894 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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RA04 WCM is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RA04 WCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA04 WCM registered?

RA04 WCM is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is RA04 WCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA04 WCM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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