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WV04 VPZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,935 mi
Last recorded62,935 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 62,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox top mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut im tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2021 62,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox top mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut im tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 61,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess top of gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 61,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess top of gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 57,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 52,452 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 52,452 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 47,756 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 39,914 miles

coolant leak from water pump

oil leak from gearbox diff seal

Fail 27 Feb 2016 39,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

coolant leak from water pump

oil leak from gearbox diff seal

Fail 19 Sep 2015 34,103 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,736 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 32,975 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,210 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,397 miles

both front brake discs pitted

offside inner driveshaft gaiter losing grease

Pass 11 Feb 2011 29,733 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 28,765 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,493 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 27,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,266 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 18,822 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 VPZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?

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

Is WV04 VPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV04 VPZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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