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WN04 NWS

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,042 mi
Last recorded92,042 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 92,042 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 90,728 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 88,433 miles

Rear silencer is corroded and vibrating

Fail 23 Nov 2016 88,433 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer is corroded and vibrating

Pass 11 Nov 2015 86,094 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 86,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,474 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 83,474 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 80,840 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 77,909 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 74,831 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 74,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 72,335 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 72,335 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 58,739 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,077 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 50,390 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 48,531 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 48,531 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 38,657 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 NWS is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NWS, 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 NWS registered?

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

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