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WV04 VKS

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,820 mi
Last recorded113,820 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 VKS
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 113,820 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 113,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 84,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 54,803 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,495 miles

N/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER DAMADGED

UNABLE TO SEE FRONT PADS

Pass 10 Apr 2008 36,301 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,255 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 VKS is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

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

Is WV04 VKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV04 VKS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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