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WN54 WCT

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,916 mi
Last recorded113,916 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 WCT
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 113,916 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 113,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 105,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise sills been repatred and under sealed

Fail 10 Jun 2015 105,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise sills been repatred and under sealed

Pass 10 Jun 2014 95,103 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jun 2013 86,673 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 86,673 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 82,751 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 82,751 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 75,686 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 65,445 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 65,154 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 51,517 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 35,999 miles

Both front tyres wearing 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 WCT is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WCT, 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 WCT registered?

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

Is WN54 WCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN54 WCT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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