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WN04 NYS

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,765 mi
Last recorded103,765 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 NYS
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 103,765 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 103,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 103,737 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

water in o/s/r light / exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 99,034 miles

FRONT SIDE REPEATERS; weak amber colour

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

REAR INDICATORS; weak amber colour

Pass 12 Sep 2015 95,805 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe broke

nearside rear indicator slightly white

offside front tyre bold on the inner sholder

offside front wheel slightly rough when rotated

rear coil springs corroded slightly

Fail 12 Sep 2015 95,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust flexi pipe broke

nearside rear indicator slightly white

offside front tyre bold on the inner sholder

offside front wheel slightly rough when rotated

rear coil springs corroded slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2014 93,247 miles

light warning light on dash

rear exhaust box corroded slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2013 86,984 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 65,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,812 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 57,512 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,986 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 51,221 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,202 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,412 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,267 miles

Nearside 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 20 Apr 2007 22,062 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 NYS is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NYS, 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 NYS registered?

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

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