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WP04 YRS

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,438 mi
Last recorded91,438 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 YRS
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 91,438 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 90,584 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyres perished.

Fail 31 May 2019 90,584 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyres perished.

Pass 16 May 2018 87,137 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and very worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front exhaust support corroded & flexible poor

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 15 May 2018 87,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and very worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front exhaust support corroded & flexible poor

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 86,282 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 84,323 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres perrished

Fail 27 May 2016 84,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres perrished

Pass 18 May 2015 79,202 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 75,009 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 69,299 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 69,299 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,533 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 63,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 May 2011 56,650 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 56,494 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer casing breaking away

Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,291 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 41,345 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 33,146 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 25,295 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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WP04 YRS is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WP04 YRS, 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 WP04 YRS registered?

WP04 YRS is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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