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WN04 RJY

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,029 mi
Last recorded97,029 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 97,029 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 91,654 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 91,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 90,621 miles

o/s outer cv boot greasy

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2013 83,770 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 83,757 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 80,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 80,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 59,839 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Fail 16 Apr 2011 59,839 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Heatshield underside insecure

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,617 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,518 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 33,518 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,145 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 30,145 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2007 25,135 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 25,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 RJY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RJY, 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 RJY registered?

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

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The MOT history for WN04 RJY shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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