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WN04 PWJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,022 mi
Last recorded71,022 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 71,022 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 62,699 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 62,672 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 59,017 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 58,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,393 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perished on tread area

Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,118 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perished on tread area

Fail 1 Jul 2013 52,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perished on tread area

Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,655 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 47,618 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,316 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 44,316 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,774 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,816 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,568 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 27,568 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 22,824 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s wiper blade small tear(still clearing)

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 PWJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue 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 PWJ, 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 PWJ registered?

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

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