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WV04 VKL

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,006 mi
Last recorded103,006 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 103,006 miles

Both rear inner sills corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2018 95,588 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 84,381 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 75,036 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 69,675 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on suspension components

exhaust deteriorated corroded front bracket broke

front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2015 69,674 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on suspension components

exhaust deteriorated corroded front bracket broke

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,649 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 60,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres are perished

front number plate loose

the exhaust tailpipe and front flexi have started to deteriorate

Pass 7 Feb 2012 51,177 miles

Both front tyre inner edges wearing.

Exhaust deteriorated by corrosion.

N/s washer jet hardly working.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 51,177 miles

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

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

Both front tyre inner edges wearing.

Exhaust deteriorated by corrosion.

N/s washer jet hardly working.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,648 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,808 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,925 miles

N/S/F TYRE 2mm.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 28,716 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,036 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 VKL is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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