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WG04 VCU

2004 Fiat Idea

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

86,031 mi
Last recorded86,031 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 VCU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2021 86,031 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2019 83,185 miles

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

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

corrosion developing to both rear brake backing plates

corrosion developing to rear suspension / components and mounting points

corrosion to rear exhaust section

Fail 24 Jul 2019 83,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

corrosion developing to both rear brake backing plates

corrosion developing to rear suspension / components and mounting points

corrosion to rear exhaust section

Pass 30 Jul 2018 80,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear silencer and heat shield has corrosion developing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 76,901 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 76,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 73,251 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 67,660 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 20 Jul 2015 67,652 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,174 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 22 Jul 2014 63,166 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,932 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 48,002 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 47,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 37,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 37,423 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,099 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 30,099 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,805 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,214 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 20,214 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 15,538 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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WG04 VCU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WG04 VCU, 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 WG04 VCU registered?

WG04 VCU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is WG04 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG04 VCU shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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