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WV04 VRL

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,945 mi
Last recorded97,945 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 97,945 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2021 88,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,396 miles

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

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

back box corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2020 86,393 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

back box corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 79,334 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 75,174 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2018 75,159 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 71,270 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2017 71,270 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,352 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 63,986 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,224 miles

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

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

n/side front tyre split on inner wall but cords not exposed

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,371 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 53,118 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,746 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 49,724 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,713 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 41,390 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,694 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 34,694 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 25,404 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 VRL is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

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

Is WV04 VRL safe to buy?

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