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WV04 VMJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,834 mi
Last recorded96,834 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 96,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 8 Jul 2019 96,827 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has minor cracks on outer wall

Pass 9 May 2018 94,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 8 May 2018 94,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 26 May 2017 88,390 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2017 88,382 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 86,399 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 81,239 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 74,973 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low.

offside rear tyre wearing low.

rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 71,145 miles

n/s of windscreen slightly damaged at bottom corner

o/s rear tyre perishing

rear section of exhaust corroded and slight blow

Pass 3 Dec 2011 65,172 miles

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

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

n/s of windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 3 Dec 2010 59,580 miles

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

n/s wash jet blocked

Pass 7 Dec 2009 53,408 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 53,309 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

nearside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat in

nail in nearside front tyre side wall dangerous do not repair a side wall

Pass 8 Sep 2008 45,513 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,579 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 39,579 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)

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 VMJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

WV04 VMJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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