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WN04 RKU

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,790 mi
Last recorded170,790 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 170,790 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 170,790 miles

Nearside 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 Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 159,569 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 141,228 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 141,228 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 127,850 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 112,338 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 110,574 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 93,491 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 93,491 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 77,182 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 77,182 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,870 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,999 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 40,840 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 25,989 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 RKU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

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

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The MOT history for WN04 RKU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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