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WN54 VZA

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,529 mi
Last recorded138,529 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 138,529 miles

Coolant leak back of engine, ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides, (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 138,529 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides, (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides, (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak back of engine, ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides, (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 128,840 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 122,341 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE - HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

interior rear view mirror missing

rear exhaust system corroding

Fail 12 Jan 2016 122,317 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE - HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

interior rear view mirror missing

rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 2 Jan 2015 117,807 miles

rear view mirror missing

Fail 2 Jan 2015 117,807 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

rear view mirror missing

Pass 30 Dec 2013 108,944 miles

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

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

rear view mirror missing

Fail 30 Dec 2013 108,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

rear view mirror missing

Pass 7 Jan 2013 100,104 miles

rear view mirror missing

Fail 3 Jan 2013 100,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear view mirror missing

Pass 20 Dec 2011 90,947 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2011 90,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 30 Dec 2010 84,343 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 74,718 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 58,645 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,537 miles

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

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 VZA is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VZA, 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 VZA registered?

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

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