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WR54 SJV

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,081 mi
Last recorded75,081 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 75,081 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 71,575 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 71,563 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 68,021 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 64,735 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 64,735 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2019 61,808 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 61,808 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 57,734 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 56,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre slight cracking between tread

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 53,646 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 53,646 miles

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

Offside Front showing age cracks

Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,917 miles

Rear exhaust boxs correded

Fail 7 Jun 2016 51,917 miles

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

Rear exhaust boxs correded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 50,021 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,636 miles

rear exhaust box cover corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,592 miles

exhaust corroded rear silencer outer casing corroded

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,204 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,431 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped and corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 33,689 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 28,236 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 22,855 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 16,671 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 SJV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 WR54 SJV, 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 SJV registered?

WR54 SJV is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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The MOT history for WR54 SJV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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