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WN04 NOU

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,751 mi
Last recorded148,751 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 NOU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2016 148,751 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills in several places (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axel and floors /sill to floors slightly corroded (5.2.6)

offside front flexi brake pipe requires attention soon

Pass 9 Jan 2015 135,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 125,754 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust casing corroded

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jul 2012 108,474 miles

rear bump stops insecure

Fail 6 Jul 2012 108,397 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear bump stops insecure

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2011 94,328 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 94,328 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 79,778 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 79,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2009 66,303 miles

o/s/r bump stop is inscure.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 43,394 miles

n/s/f wiper blade is split.

the front brake pads are close to the legal limit.

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 NOU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NOU, 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 WN04 NOU registered?

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

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The MOT history for WN04 NOU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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