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WN04 RFY

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,101 mi
Last recorded89,101 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 89,101 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 87,537 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 85,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,086 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear exhaust hanger rubbers split

Fail 16 Jun 2014 85,086 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear exhaust hanger rubbers split

Pass 19 Nov 2013 85,070 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 85,070 miles

Nearside 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil filter leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2012 64,016 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,337 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 26 Apr 2011 58,337 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Apr 2010 49,402 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 49,398 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,858 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 195 60 15

Fail 6 Apr 2009 38,809 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 195 60 15

Pass 12 Apr 2008 29,454 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 22,392 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 RFY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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