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WM04 CXL

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,977 mi
Last recorded80,977 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 80,977 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlights dipped and position lamps are operational all the time and only switch off on ignition switch. The position lights do not work independently of the dipped.

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 76,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 71,665 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres run off inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

all lights on all the time

Pass 13 Nov 2015 67,358 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 61,913 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 58,976 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 52,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper

Pass 7 Jul 2011 46,623 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front inner cv boot split

Fail 5 Jul 2011 46,588 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front inner cv boot split

Pass 8 Jul 2010 40,428 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 34,390 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,738 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 27,783 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 19,961 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 CXL is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CXL, 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 CXL registered?

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

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