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WN54 VWV

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,155 mi
Last recorded88,155 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 VWV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 88,155 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 85,552 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 83,018 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 May 2015 83,018 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 77,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 73,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 65,861 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 65,859 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 60,516 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 54,769 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 49,256 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 49,256 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 46,366 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 46,366 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,706 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 35,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VWV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc 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 VWV, 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 VWV registered?

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

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