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WV04 VFX

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,952 mi
Last recorded119,952 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 VFX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 119,952 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front brake flexi hose not secured

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on body and suspension components

wheel trims fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2021 119,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front brake flexi hose not secured

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on body and suspension components

wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2020 119,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Nov 2020 119,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 117,216 miles

Offside Front seat belt stitching slightly frayed

Fail 30 Apr 2019 117,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front seat belt stitching slightly frayed

Pass 5 May 2018 112,125 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 May 2017 104,830 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing the inner edge

Fail 18 May 2017 104,651 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing the inner edge

Pass 26 May 2016 93,925 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 93,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,279 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

front & centre exhaust corroded.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,481 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 74,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,442 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 64,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,386 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 53,386 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,850 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,848 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,531 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 14,671 miles

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

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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WV04 VFX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WV04 VFX, 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 WV04 VFX registered?

WV04 VFX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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