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WR54 SLZ

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,071 mi
Last recorded90,071 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 90,071 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 85,149 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2019 85,149 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2018 78,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 78,154 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 71,667 miles

Front Oil leak ENGINE ()

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 71,662 miles

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Oil leak ENGINE ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 66,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 66,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 61,080 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 61,080 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 54,720 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 50,181 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 44,829 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 44,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 34,917 miles

rear exhaust box is slightly corroded , suggest attention soon!

Pass 7 Dec 2010 27,710 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 25,269 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 25,269 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 23,107 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 21,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SLZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

WR54 SLZ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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