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WN54 WEX

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

69,356 mi
Last recorded69,356 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 WEX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2018 69,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 66,409 miles

All tyres have wear on inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 66,409 miles

All tyres have wear on inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 60,800 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2016 60,799 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2015 54,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2015 54,148 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Headlamp aim too far to the right both headlamps (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 47,647 miles

eninge management light on

tail pipe deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2014 47,647 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

eninge management light on

tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2013 40,746 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge and slight cracking but no visable cord.

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

Rear exhaust corroded but has no leak of exhaust gases.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 40,742 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge and slight cracking but no visable cord.

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

Rear exhaust corroded but has no leak of exhaust gases.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 33,395 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 33,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 28,686 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 28,686 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 26,011 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 26,010 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 23,557 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 23,557 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 21,310 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 19,164 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 19,164 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 WEX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 WEX, 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 WEX registered?

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

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