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WV04 VGN

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,973 mi
Last recorded66,973 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 VGN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 66,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 66,973 miles

Emissions not tested misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 63,302 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 63,302 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 60,014 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,600 miles

both rear jack points corroded & weak.

both rear upper shock bushes worn, may knock.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 59,600 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid res empty. (8.2.3)

both rear jack points corroded & weak.

both rear upper shock bushes worn, may knock.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,088 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 7 Mar 2015 54,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,410 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 47,002 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

cataylic converter mount broken

engine management light on

Fail 28 Mar 2013 46,993 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

cataylic converter mount broken

engine management light on

Fail 29 Mar 2012 42,304 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,304 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,013 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 38,013 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 33,468 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,674 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,690 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,185 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 VGN is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

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

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