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WN54 WBW

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,340 mi
Last recorded66,340 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 WBW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 66,340 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 65,580 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 65,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 64,955 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 64,404 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 63,921 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 63,921 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 63,150 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 62,188 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 61,389 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,392 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,812 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,336 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,750 miles

both front tyres low on edges close to limit

front discs lipped

lower arm baal joint rubbers in poor condition

near side rear shocker bush starting to split and slight lift

off side rear shocker bush pershing

rear exhaust box very rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2013 49,749 miles

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

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

both front tyres low on edges close to limit

front discs lipped

lower arm baal joint rubbers in poor condition

near side rear shocker bush starting to split and slight lift

off side rear shocker bush pershing

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2011 43,996 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2009 34,921 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,030 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 22,639 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn very close to limit on inside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2007 22,639 miles

both front tyres worn very close to limit on inside edge

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 WBW is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WBW, 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 WBW registered?

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

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