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WV04 VKJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,167 mi
Last recorded75,167 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 75,167 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2020 75,167 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 70,374 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 70,374 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 65,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 65,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight coil spring not located into upper support mounting (2.2.D.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 59,934 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 56,657 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 56,654 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 50,698 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 50,695 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 42,290 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 40,712 miles

Coolant leak

exhaust system corroded (back box)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 36,956 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 36,956 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,948 miles

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,022 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,975 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 22,974 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 16,954 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 VKJ 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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

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

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