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WN04 NTU

2004 Fiat Idea

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,051 mi
Last recorded88,051 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 NTU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 88,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jun 2022 88,046 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 87,600 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 87,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 86,987 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 84,558 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 81,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from middle to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 79,268 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box ()

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 5 May 2017 79,268 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box ()

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 22 Apr 2016 75,377 miles

both rear bump stops loose inside coil springs

Fail 21 Apr 2016 75,377 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops loose inside coil springs

Pass 20 Apr 2015 70,924 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 66,635 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,148 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 63,187 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 59,647 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2012 59,647 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2011 55,358 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 50,644 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 46,771 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 46,771 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,539 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 36,066 miles

note brake hoses on the front just rubbing rear exhaust corroded front tyres low

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 NTU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Green 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 NTU, 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 NTU registered?

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

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