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WR54 SGZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,006 mi
Last recorded68,006 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 SGZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 68,006 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f wiperblade slightly deteriated

Fail 8 Feb 2014 67,969 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f wiperblade slightly deteriated

Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,898 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 63,898 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Air bag warning "Air Bag Failure"

Battery insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2012 61,429 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 11 Jan 2012 61,429 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 19 Jan 2011 57,916 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 57,916 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 50,950 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 41,923 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 32,841 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 32,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 SGZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SGZ, 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 SGZ registered?

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

Is WR54 SGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR54 SGZ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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