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WR54 SFU

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,589 mi
Last recorded87,589 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 SFU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 87,589 miles

slight corrosion to underbody

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.5.C.1a)

noise from nearside front top strut

Pass 27 Feb 2015 81,069 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 81,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 80,389 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 80,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 80,584 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2012 79,952 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Dec 2012 79,952 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2011 74,691 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 74,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 68,807 miles

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

both wipers torn

Pass 11 Dec 2009 61,688 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,305 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 43,467 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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WR54 SFU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc 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 WR54 SFU, 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 WR54 SFU registered?

WR54 SFU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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