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WV04 VMF

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,373 mi
Last recorded73,373 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 VMF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2018 73,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer sill areas slight corrosion

Offside Front Outer sill areas slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2017 71,295 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 68,101 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Damage nearside rear door

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear sill to floor (5.2.6)

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

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 66,058 miles

o/s/r tyre near limit [worn]

Fail 24 Jun 2015 66,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre near limit [worn]

Pass 8 Jul 2014 64,044 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 62,145 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 62,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres have cracks in tread pattern

Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,805 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 55,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,187 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,845 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,341 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,973 miles

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

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

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 VMF is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VMF, 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 VMF registered?

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

Is WV04 VMF safe to buy?

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