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WN04 RGU

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,012 mi
Last recorded145,012 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 145,012 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 145,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 136,204 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 136,204 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 132,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm .worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 132,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm .worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 123,001 miles

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

Small clip on N/S CV boot loose

Pass 21 Mar 2014 113,284 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 113,284 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 102,589 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 90,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre wearing unevenly and are perishing on tread

Pass 18 Mar 2010 71,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front wiper splitting

no rear wiper blade

offside front tyre worn low on inside edge

oil around gearbox

Pass 20 Mar 2009 62,304 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 53,661 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 51,619 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2006 41,587 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 RGU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RGU, 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 RGU registered?

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

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