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WM04 CXB

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,622 mi
Last recorded111,622 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 CXB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 111,622 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 97,694 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 97,694 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 90,111 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 81,357 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 76,894 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

cant turn dipped beam off

front discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,268 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 51,008 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,768 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,110 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 20,332 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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WM04 CXB is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WM04 CXB, 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 WM04 CXB registered?

WM04 CXB is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 12 July 2004.

Is WM04 CXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM04 CXB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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