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MV54 WUB

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,645 mi
Last recorded150,645 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 WUB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 150,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing also nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 150,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn out (wire & cords exposed) (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing also nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 132,401 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 212,893 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bottom rear engine mount (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 126,636 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 126,633 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 119,188 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2014 119,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 112,778 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 105,941 miles

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

front and rear exhaust carroded

offside cv boot cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2011 97,383 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 87,090 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 87,090 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

fronf brake discs worn

front exhaust clamp broke

Pass 21 Jul 2009 75,635 miles

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

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

rear box outer skin

Fail 18 Jul 2009 75,551 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)

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

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

rear box outer skin

Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,087 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 52,927 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 52,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MV54 WUB is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MV54 WUB, 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 MV54 WUB registered?

MV54 WUB is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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