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WN04 RCV

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,146 mi
Last recorded112,146 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 RCV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 112,146 miles

Gearbox mounting defective dog bone ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 112,146 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective dog bone ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 110,785 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 110,785 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2020 109,474 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess underneath engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 109,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess underneath engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 107,463 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess underneath engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 107,463 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess underneath engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 105,581 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 100,578 miles

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

front and rear tyres have different profiles

Pass 14 Jan 2016 95,409 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 85,921 miles

front pads low.rear silencer hanger rubber split

Pass 26 Sep 2013 78,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some wear in indicator stalk

Pass 6 Aug 2012 69,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2011 56,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

small split in the passsenger wiper blade

Pass 18 Aug 2009 32,558 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,669 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 22,183 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 RCV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

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

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The MOT history for WN04 RCV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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