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WN54 VVK

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,157 mi
Last recorded97,157 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 VVK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 97,157 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel arch dented

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 92,038 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 90,742 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damagr present on the offside rear wheel arch

exhaust starting to deteriorate

slight play in the nearside rack end

Fail 18 Feb 2016 90,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damagr present on the offside rear wheel arch

exhaust starting to deteriorate

slight play in the nearside rack end

Pass 17 Feb 2015 81,857 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust back box starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Feb 2015 81,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust back box starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Feb 2014 74,334 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2013 66,803 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 66,801 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 58,826 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,456 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 50,430 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlights are perminantly on when ignition is on

Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,849 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 47,849 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,950 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 36,006 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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WN54 VVK is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WN54 VVK, 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 WN54 VVK registered?

WN54 VVK is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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