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WR54 SXT

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,217 mi
Last recorded83,217 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 SXT
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 83,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 81,761 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 81,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 80,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 78,512 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 76,296 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 76,293 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 74,452 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 72,652 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 70,330 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 67,512 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 64,333 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 62,484 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 59,740 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 56,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/rear tyre has cuts on outer wall

Fail 7 Jan 2013 53,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 53,934 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,392 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 42,612 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 35,722 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 35,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 28,990 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 21,801 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 21,775 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) DANGEROUS

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 SXT is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SXT, 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 SXT registered?

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

Is WR54 SXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR54 SXT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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