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WN54 WBJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Diesel 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

83,531 mi
Last recorded83,531 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 WBJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 83,531 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

intermitent warning lamps

Fail 15 Mar 2017 83,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

intermitent warning lamps

Pass 21 Mar 2016 80,295 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 80,265 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,054 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

glow plug light on

Fail 17 Mar 2015 77,054 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

glow plug light on

Pass 19 Mar 2014 68,044 miles

front bumper damaged

rear exhaust deteriorated

uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2014 68,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper damaged

rear exhaust deteriorated

uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,339 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box outer skin is rotten

Fail 28 Feb 2013 58,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust rear box outer skin is rotten

Pass 23 Mar 2012 56,025 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 56,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,688 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 52,687 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 52,596 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre also been run flat?.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,006 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 48,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,041 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 39,423 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,192 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 WBJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WBJ, 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 WBJ registered?

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

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