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WR54 SJX

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,712 mi
Last recorded99,712 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 99,712 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 99,712 miles

Headlamp switch faulty Lights staying on when switched off (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Fouling suspension leg (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake discs in poor condition

Front Brake pads very low

Pass 14 Dec 2016 92,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s & o/s ()

Possition lamps and dipped headlamp switch not turning lights off but lights working and stop working with ignition off

Fail 12 Dec 2016 92,434 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s & o/s ()

Possition lamps and dipped headlamp switch not turning lights off but lights working and stop working with ignition off

Pass 14 Dec 2015 83,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

slight play in offside track od end

Fail 8 Dec 2015 83,113 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported section mount corroded off flexi joint blowing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box in poor condition outer cover loose

slight play in offside track od end

Pass 6 Dec 2014 59,666 miles

offside and nearside rear upper shock bushes worn

Pass 12 Dec 2013 45,089 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 45,089 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 30,807 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit worn smooth not to inner cords at time of test

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2011 25,133 miles

front exhaust bracket deteriorated but exhaust supported

Pass 8 Dec 2010 22,953 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 22,953 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 20,341 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 18,144 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 18,144 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 15,328 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 SJX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SJX, 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 SJX registered?

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

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