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WN04 RBV

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,002 mi
Last recorded96,002 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 96,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 96,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 95,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill have hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill have hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

lower ear box mount deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2020 94,723 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi slightly blowing and weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 90,401 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter starting to perish

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 90,401 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter starting to perish

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 83,725 miles

Front front exhaust flex deteriorated

Nearside Front cv boot deteriorated

Offside Front brake hose been slightly chaffed

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

Rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Nov 2017 83,725 miles

Front front exhaust flex deteriorated

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

Nearside Front cv boot deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake hose been slightly chaffed

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

Rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Dec 2016 74,898 miles

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

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 edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,163 miles

condensation in nearside headlight

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

radiator leaking

Fail 18 Jan 2016 70,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

condensation in nearside headlight

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

nearside rear shock upper bush worn and deteriorated

radiator leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2015 65,600 miles

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 61,071 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket corroding

possible coolant leak on radiator

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,335 miles

exhaust back box slightly corroided

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 4 Feb 2013 56,335 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box slightly corroided

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 15 May 2012 55,575 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 15 May 2012 55,575 miles

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

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 12 May 2011 49,901 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 43,772 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,353 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 37,353 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,125 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,653 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 RBV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RBV, 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 RBV registered?

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

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