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WX04 UPJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,721 mi
Last recorded106,721 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 UPJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 106,721 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perishing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 14 Oct 2019 106,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perishing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake pads low

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2018 97,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front top shock mounts noisey

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak off grease from clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2018 97,335 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front top shock mounts noisey

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak off grease from clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 87,305 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 87,120 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 87,120 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,598 miles

Rear Exhaust outer casing excessivly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2014 69,446 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 61,067 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 54,241 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,873 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Mar 2011 47,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Mar 2010 40,150 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,841 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 24,540 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,580 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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WX04 UPJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WX04 UPJ, 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 WX04 UPJ registered?

WX04 UPJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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