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WN04 NBF

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,175 mi
Last recorded99,175 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 NBF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 99,175 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 99,171 miles

Nearside Front 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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2019 96,485 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 96,481 miles

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 93,580 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 93,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 89,764 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened top bearing sticking (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 89,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened top bearing seized (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened top bearing sticking (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 86,843 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 86,840 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Outer 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 83,408 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 83,405 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 80,108 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 76,681 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,655 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 62,439 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 35,912 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 34,502 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 34,502 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 32,388 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,932 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,080 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 21,636 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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WN04 NBF is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WN04 NBF, 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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WN04 NBF is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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