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NU54 WKO

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,752 mi
Last recorded88,752 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 WKO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 May 2019 88,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 79,719 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 71,956 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

both fuel pipes corroded badly

Fail 20 Oct 2016 71,956 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both fuel pipes corroded badly

Pass 21 Oct 2015 66,203 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 62,047 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 62,046 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 59,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 59,303 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,964 miles

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

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

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 16 Oct 2012 52,964 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 46,126 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 46,126 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,897 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 39,896 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,600 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 26,151 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 19,984 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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NU54 WKO is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue 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 NU54 WKO, 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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NU54 WKO is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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