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WR04 LXV

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,197 mi
Last recorded166,197 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 LXV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 166,197 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 166,197 miles

Emissions not tested possible water in rear silencer ,blocking probe (7.3.A.1)

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 100,024 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and both side repeaters faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front flex and rear box deteriorated

oil contamination around gearbox

service light illuminated

Pass 9 Jul 2015 96,648 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exahaust front pipe to gearbox mount corroded

exhaust front flex deteriorated and corroded

exhaust rear box corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight oil contamination to gearbox area

Fail 7 Jul 2015 96,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exahaust front pipe to gearbox mount corroded

exhaust front flex deteriorated and corroded

exhaust rear box corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight oil contamination to gearbox area

Pass 5 Nov 2013 85,990 miles

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

front exhaust mounting weak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 72,647 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 58,838 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,956 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,629 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,218 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 20,510 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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WR04 LXV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WR04 LXV, 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 WR04 LXV registered?

WR04 LXV is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 12 July 2004.

Is WR04 LXV safe to buy?

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