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WN04 PYU

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,064 mi
Last recorded101,064 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 101,064 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 96,423 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Gearbox oily on underside

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper cup (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint area very greasy, unable to positively identify split in gaiter.

Rear section of exhaust corroded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 96,422 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened upper cup (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Engine management warning lamp on

Gearbox oily on underside

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre pressure very low

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper cup (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint area very greasy, unable to positively identify split in gaiter.

Rear section of exhaust corroded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 93,819 miles

EML on

o/s/r tyre on limits

Fail 13 Aug 2015 93,819 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

o/s/r tyre on limits

Pass 27 Aug 2014 91,713 miles

Engine management light on.

Rear exh slightly deteriorated.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 91,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on.

Rear exh slightly deteriorated.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 88,264 miles

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

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

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

parking sensers not working at time of test

rear silencer of exhuast slight deterioration

Pass 12 Apr 2013 85,699 miles

Both rear tyres are unevenly worn around the inner edge of the tread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear exhaust box is very corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2013 85,686 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear exhaust box is very corroded

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

Both rear tyres are unevenly worn around the inner edge of the tread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,639 miles

Hand brake has long travel

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear exhaust box is very corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 76,634 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Hand brake has long travel

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear exhaust box is very corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,184 miles

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

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

both front top suspension mounts corroding

both wiper blades split

gearbox oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2011 65,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front top suspension mounts corroding

both wiper blades split

gearbox oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,076 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 55,072 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,880 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine oil very low

Fail 15 Apr 2008 35,236 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,236 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 24,424 miles

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

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 PYU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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