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WN04 RBZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,417 mi
Last recorded112,417 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 RBZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 112,417 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 112,417 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 105,886 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 105,880 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 101,192 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 101,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 95,559 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 95,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion Sill marked (6.1.C.1)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 87,792 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 87,792 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 82,090 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 82,082 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp unable to switch dip beam off (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both sides (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 76,889 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 76,889 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 71,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,264 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 65,893 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 58,008 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 51,109 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 42,805 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,852 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,362 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 27,362 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 25,246 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)

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 RBZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RBZ, 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 RBZ registered?

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

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