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WF54 MJY

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,254 mi
Last recorded82,254 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 MJY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 82,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

both rear tyres perished/split

Fail 20 Jun 2013 75,346 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2013 75,346 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2012 71,276 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 63,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 57,676 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 57,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,446 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 44,446 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 34,281 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 34,281 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 34,061 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,979 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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WF54 MJY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WF54 MJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF54 MJY registered?

WF54 MJY is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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