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WV04 VMZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,185 mi
Last recorded81,185 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,185 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

exhaust back box deteriated

rear shockers corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 81,185 miles

Battery insecure & terminal lose (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

exhaust back box deteriated

rear shockers corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 79,274 miles

Exhaust System slightly deteriorated

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs slightly worn but not considered excessive

Pass 27 Apr 2015 77,782 miles

Rear Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2015 77,744 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,631 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 74,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 70,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

airbag light on

rear exhaust tail box sligthly deteriated

Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,669 miles

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

front brake discs worn advise replacement

Pass 7 May 2011 62,859 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 53,975 miles

exhaust backbox outerskin corroded

Fail 8 May 2010 53,975 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox outerskin corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,352 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 35,615 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,812 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 VMZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VMZ, 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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WV04 VMZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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