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WV04 ZPS

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,292 mi
Last recorded141,292 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 ZPS
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 141,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 131,077 miles

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

both front brake discs have corrosion to inner braking surfaces

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2017 119,458 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 119,458 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 109,154 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 109,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 98,784 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 98,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 89,198 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 89,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,499 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 68,996 miles

both front brake discs have corrosion to inner braking surfaces

Fail 15 Feb 2011 58,968 miles

Both front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner faces.

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 58,968 miles

Both front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner faces.

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 48,075 miles

both front flexible hoses slightly chaffed on inner wing

front brake disc inner faces slightly corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Feb 2009 37,650 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,650 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,004 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 29,004 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 20,913 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 ZPS is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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