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WN54 VYJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,335 mi
Last recorded144,335 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 144,335 miles

Rear silencer outer casing in poor condition

Fail 21 Nov 2017 144,335 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear silencer outer casing in poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2016 138,461 miles

Offside O/S and N/S front tyres low on inside edges

Fail 27 Oct 2016 138,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside O/S and N/S front tyres low on inside edges

Pass 28 Oct 2015 127,640 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 127,640 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 123,415 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long park brake travel

Pass 4 Oct 2012 110,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

REAR SILENCER POOR CONDITION

Pass 2 Sep 2011 99,557 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 99,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 82,397 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 82,186 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 71,003 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 71,000 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 59,147 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre under inflated

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 59,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre under inflated

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 43,900 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 VYJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

WN54 VYJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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