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WV04 ZNJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,488 mi
Last recorded82,488 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 ZNJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 82,488 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 82,488 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 80,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,662 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 18 Mar 2016 66,483 miles

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

front brake pads look wearing low

Fail 18 Mar 2016 66,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads look wearing low

Pass 7 Apr 2015 57,902 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 53,885 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 50,551 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 48,358 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 45,167 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 45,167 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 64,230 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 55,986 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 27,991 miles

engine oil on min.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,730 miles

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

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 ZNJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV04 ZNJ registered?

WV04 ZNJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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The MOT history for WV04 ZNJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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