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WV04 VFY

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,870 mi
Last recorded45,870 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 VFY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,870 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 40,878 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,952 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 36,952 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 32,637 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,637 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 26,324 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,324 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 21,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,333 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 13,689 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 11,211 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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WV04 VFY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV04 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

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

Is WV04 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV04 VFY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV04 VFY have outstanding finance?

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