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WV04 VMY

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,901 mi
Last recorded120,901 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 VMY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 120,901 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 120,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 115,471 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 106,774 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion to rear underside

Fail 9 Jan 2018 106,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall perished to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion to rear underside

engine man light on

Pass 13 Jan 2017 91,533 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 84,380 miles

Nearside rear tyre structure losing shape,recommend replacing tyre.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,436 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

management

Fail 24 Feb 2015 77,436 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres deteriorated

management

Pass 8 Feb 2014 70,792 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 67,390 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge distorted

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 18 Feb 2013 67,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre inner edge distorted

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Feb 2012

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,535 miles

play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,687 miles

both rear tyres perishing

n/s rear indicator starting to lose its colour

n/s rear seatbelt & seat back not tested due to child seat

o/s side repeater starting to lose its colour

rear wiper blade split

service warning on dash

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,779 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,583 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 24,577 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 VMY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY registered?

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

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