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WN04 PFF

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,474 mi
Last recorded98,474 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 98,474 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded advise treatment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 98,399 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle springs and mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 98,393 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 96% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle springs and mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 98,215 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 98,215 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,908 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust corrded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including rear axle/spring mounts/springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 94,577 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)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 94,577 miles

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

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

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 31 Mar 2017 91,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear axle rusty

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2017 91,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear axle rusty

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2016 87,194 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,182 miles

exhaust rear silencer rusty

rear axle rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2015 82,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear silencer rusty

rear axle rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,803 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 76,803 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 70,871 miles

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

exhaust rusty

n/s cv boot starting to perish

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,066 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 65,056 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 62,611 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,616 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 46,602 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,830 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 26,790 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 PFF is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PFF, 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 PFF registered?

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

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