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WR54 SXG

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,006 mi
Last recorded76,006 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 SXG
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 76,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

floors/sills corroding and weak

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 13 Mar 2020 76,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

floors/sills corroding and weak

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2019 69,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

outer sills corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2019 69,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

outer sills corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,886 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

outer sills corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2017 56,689 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)

nearside sill corroding

Fail 6 Mar 2017 56,681 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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)

nearside sill corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,829 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 48,829 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 45,833 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2015 73,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2014 69,107 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust very corroded

Fail 14 May 2014 69,107 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust very corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 40,772 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,772 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 3 May 2011 35,725 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 35,725 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,697 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 28,695 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 22,682 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 16,709 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 16,709 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 SXG is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SXG, 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 SXG registered?

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

Is WR54 SXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR54 SXG shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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