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WR04 WLL

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,926 mi
Last recorded116,926 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 WLL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2017 116,926 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise eml light on

Pass 18 Apr 2016 106,396 miles

rear exhaust mount split but still supported

Fail 11 Apr 2016 106,371 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust mount split but still supported

Pass 9 Jun 2014 88,076 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2014 87,908 miles

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 75,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all brake pipes greased under the vehicle

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,188 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 66,959 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 64,724 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cuts in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner egde

Fail 5 Jul 2011 64,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cuts in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner egde

rear wiper poor

Pass 8 Jul 2010 57,478 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc's worn

wipers poor

Fail 4 Jul 2009 50,747 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 50,747 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,858 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,601 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 35,601 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WLL is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 WR04 WLL, 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 WLL registered?

WR04 WLL is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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