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WN54 VXB

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,371 mi
Last recorded125,371 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 VXB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2025 125,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

floor corroded around rear jack points but not considered excessive

Pass 11 Oct 2024 119,454 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 119,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central/front outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 114,174 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 101,434 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 88,564 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 81,242 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 77,379 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 71,388 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 65,444 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 57,930 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 49,573 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 49,447 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 41,134 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 30,058 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 28,685 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 27,061 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 25,270 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 22,641 miles

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

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

front no plate stained

Pass 24 Nov 2008 20,096 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 17,083 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 VXB is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WN54 VXB, 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 VXB registered?

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

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The MOT history for WN54 VXB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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