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WV04 VMX

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,648 mi
Last recorded135,648 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 VMX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 135,648 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 135,648 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 127,031 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 127,030 miles

Driver's seat moving inadvertently OSF bolt securing seat to runners is missing (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 120,001 miles

Drivers seat mechanism worn

Fail 17 Aug 2017 120,001 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)

Advise wheel alignment check due to excessively uneven front tyre wear

Drivers seat mechanism worn

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 106,547 miles

Advise wheel alignment check due to uneven tyre wear

Drivers seat mechanism worn

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner shoulder,advise urgent attention (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 106,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Advise wheel alignment check due to uneven tyre wear

Drivers seat mechanism worn

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner shoulder,advise urgent attention (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 92,497 miles

advise front side lights slighty blue

Pass 10 Jun 2014 83,151 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 76,287 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 76,287 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 67,193 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 58,468 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,184 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,899 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,190 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 25,194 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 VMX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

WV04 VMX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is WV04 VMX safe to buy?

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