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WR54 SWX

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,069 mi
Last recorded119,069 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 SWX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 119,069 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 115,189 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 111,618 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 111,618 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 107,712 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 103,019 miles

Front Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 84,909 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 75,375 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 65,033 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,033 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,760 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 60,760 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,832 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,719 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 51,890 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,932 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 48,932 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 30,597 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 30,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SWX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

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

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