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WV04 VPW

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,701 mi
Last recorded59,701 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 VPW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 59,701 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2014 56,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes covered in unknown substance

Pass 8 May 2013 52,155 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 46,003 miles

Exhaust Slightly Corroded

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2012 46,003 miles

Exhaust Slightly Corroded

Fail 19 May 2011 42,720 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 May 2011 42,720 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 38,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 May 2010 38,764 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 May 2009 33,575 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 33,575 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 26,668 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 26,668 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 18,004 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 18,002 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 VPW is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VPW, 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 VPW registered?

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

Is WV04 VPW safe to buy?

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