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WN54 WBU

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,079 mi
Last recorded74,079 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 WBU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 74,079 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 7 Jun 2014 69,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 8 Jun 2013 64,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,007 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 59,007 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 58,675 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 58,674 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs worn slightly

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge 195 60 15

Pass 5 Feb 2011 53,203 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 53,203 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,010 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 47,010 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,247 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,474 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 WBU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WBU, 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 WBU registered?

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

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