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WA04 EKG

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,546 mi
Last recorded69,546 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 EKG
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 69,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear axle, hub components, inner sills, hub bolts,

Pass 16 Dec 2024 68,786 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf and osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 67,498 miles

Front Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 67,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Clamp Not secure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 66,205 miles

Coil spring corroded nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

nsf outer door handle sticks out when pulled, has to be manually pushed back in to secure door shut

wet test

Fail 9 Nov 2022 66,186 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn smooth inner, cut to cords glass (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner and worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

nsf outer door handle sticks out when pulled, has to be manually pushed back in to secure door shut

wet test

Pass 11 Nov 2021 64,772 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 64,772 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,264 miles

headlamp patterns diffused

Fail 28 Oct 2020 63,264 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlamp patterns diffused

Pass 6 Nov 2019 61,746 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlamps defused

Fail 4 Nov 2019 61,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlamps defused

Pass 7 Nov 2018 58,934 miles

headlamps defused

Fail 7 Nov 2018 58,934 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

headlamps defused

Pass 8 Nov 2017 56,046 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 56,042 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 52,846 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 52,846 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 49,655 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 45,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 45,457 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 42,426 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 38,907 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,353 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2011 32,975 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 29,263 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,581 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 17,738 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 17,738 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 13,293 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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WA04 EKG is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 WA04 EKG, 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 WA04 EKG registered?

WA04 EKG is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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