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WN04 NZU

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,938 mi
Last recorded104,938 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 104,938 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 104,937 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 94,862 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 94,699 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 86,828 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak gear boxs ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 80,950 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 80,949 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer (6.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rusty as if standing (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brakes nosy (sound like rusty inside )

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

Pass 23 Jun 2013 72,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres are low on there inner edges of tread

headlight aim just within its limmits

near side front tyre outer side wall has slight damage

off side of steering rack area is wet with oil but no signes of leaking pressent

rear section of the exhaust is corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2013 72,503 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyres are low on there inner edges of tread

headlight aim just within its limmits

near side front tyre outer side wall has slight damage

off side of steering rack area is wet with oil but no signes of leaking pressent

rear section of the exhaust is corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 65,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2012 65,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 60,853 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 57,458 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 51,274 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 51,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,351 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 28,258 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 NZU 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 64.7%.

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 NZU, 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 NZU registered?

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

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