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NU54 WPE

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,122 mi
Last recorded102,122 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 WPE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 102,122 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 98,159 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 93,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 90,427 miles

Catalytic convertor heat shield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 90,404 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Catalytic convertor heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely BALD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 83,889 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rears inner sills / floors both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear gearbox mounting bush worn

Fail 28 Mar 2019 83,818 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear lower gear box mounting perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills holed at fronts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocker top bushes split and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone inner rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,589 miles

Rear both tyres cracking

Fail 22 Mar 2018 81,589 miles

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

Rear both tyres cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2017 79,762 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Apr 2016 125,638 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 75,092 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 75,092 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 73,489 miles

slight corrosion rear floor

Fail 31 Oct 2014 73,344 miles

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

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

slight corrosion rear floor

Pass 1 Nov 2013 64,752 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,644 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,183 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front tyres wearing inside

Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2009 32,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2008 24,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

no postcode identifier on number plates

Pass 5 Nov 2007 21,007 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 WPE is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NU54 WPE, 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 NU54 WPE registered?

NU54 WPE is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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