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WG04 VEA

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,013 mi
Last recorded61,013 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 VEA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 61,013 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated, coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2013 61,013 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated, coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 60,372 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 60,372 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 60,295 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 60,295 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,150 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and nearing cords but passes due to tread design

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Very slight play in steering rack area

Fail 22 Jul 2011 54,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and nearing cords but passes due to tread design

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Very slight play in steering rack area

Pass 14 Jul 2010 48,063 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,311 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 33,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 27,973 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 VEA is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

WG04 VEA is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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