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WN04 PYJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,207 mi
Last recorded81,207 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 PYJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2017 81,207 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested vehicle overheated during test!! (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cannot see front brake pads for inspection

vehicle corroding in various places underside

Pass 30 Sep 2016 66,087 miles

front exhaust flexi support broken/corroded

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,141 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (2.4.G.1)

exhaust front flexy deteriorated

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2015 61,141 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside wiper blade splitting

exhaust front flexy deteriorated

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2014 53,594 miles

Engine Overheating

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Edges

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inside Edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,633 miles

Considerable free travel on handbrake.

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 37,381 miles

rear silencer thin

Fail 3 Oct 2012 37,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

rear silencer thin

Fail 27 Sep 2011 32,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side rear tyre; inner edge low

Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,133 miles

off side rear tyre; inner edge low

Pass 20 Oct 2010 29,449 miles

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 29,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,296 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 20,002 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 PYJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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