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WR54 SVY

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,232 mi
Last recorded114,232 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 114,232 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 105,020 miles

***pre mot checks found oil level low***

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 98,392 miles

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

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

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

drive belt slightly cracked

exhaust back box badly deteriorated

n/s/f dipped beam pattern not tested

n/s/f wiper split

o/s/r tyre valve perished

oil low

radiater leaking, coolant low

rear imbalance high on brakes

Fail 25 Sep 2012 98,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

drive belt slightly cracked

exhaust back box badly deteriorated

n/s/f dipped beam pattern not tested

n/s/f wiper split

o/s/r tyre valve perished

oil low

radiater leaking, coolant low

rear imbalance high on brakes

Pass 11 Oct 2011 89,169 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 89,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

PRE MOT CHECKS REVEALED OIL LEVEL LOW AND NO EVEIDENCE OF LEVEL ON DIPSTICK

Pass 11 Oct 2010 77,006 miles

n/s/f rim damaged

tyre valves perished

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 61,264 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 61,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2008 42,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,455 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 SVY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

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

Is WR54 SVY safe to buy?

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