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WV04 VLK

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,588 mi
Last recorded79,588 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 VLK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 79,588 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 75,941 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 9 May 2014 75,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyrebadly perished worn inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 71,264 miles

exhaust front flexi-pipe mesh deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

nearside front tyre on limit (inner edge worn).

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,399 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 68,397 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 68,188 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s/r seat belt buckle exposed

rear brakes grinding

Fail 1 Sep 2010 68,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

o/s/r seat belt buckle exposed

rear brakes grinding

Pass 30 Apr 2009 57,776 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 41,307 miles

front bumper broken

Fail 31 Mar 2008 41,302 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front bumper broken

Pass 25 May 2007 30,651 miles

slight body damage to nearside front quarter

Fail 25 May 2007 30,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight body damage to nearside front quarter

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 VLK is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VLK, 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 VLK registered?

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

Is WV04 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV04 VLK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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