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WR54 SLU

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,213 mi
Last recorded82,213 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 82,213 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 82,213 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 73,374 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 73,290 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin is slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

exhaust front flexi-pipe outer braiding is slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2011 63,399 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front brake hose is held with cable ties.

rear bumper is split.

Fail 16 Dec 2011 63,395 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear bumper is split.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,767 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,685 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,570 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

tailgate damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2008 37,570 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

tailgate damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2007 29,418 miles

accident damage to rear

Fail 28 Nov 2007 29,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

accident damage to rear

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 SLU 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 66.7%.

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 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

WR54 SLU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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