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WV04 VLW

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,991 mi
Last recorded91,991 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 91,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 91,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 90,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside front tyre wearing in inner edge close to cords

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge close to cords

Pass 23 Jun 2016 89,545 miles

Centre Front exaust bracket corroded

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 86,458 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 81,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2014 81,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,273 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2013 76,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2012 69,829 miles

rear exhaust silcener deteriorted

Pass 23 Jul 2011 62,700 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wall crazed

Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,965 miles

Both rear tyres crazed

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 54,965 miles

Both rear tyres crazed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,476 miles

service lamp on

Fail 17 Jul 2009 45,354 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

cooling fan noisy

service lamp on

Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,087 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 25,422 miles

service lamp on

Fail 16 Jul 2007 25,279 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

service lamp on

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 VLW is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

WV04 VLW is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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