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WR54 SXX

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,679 mi
Last recorded92,679 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 92,679 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 92,674 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 79,363 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 24 Jan 2017 79,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear wiper split

Pass 25 Jan 2016 67,076 miles

Nearside Rear childseat fitted preventing testing of seatbelt

Fail 25 Jan 2016 67,076 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear childseat fitted preventing testing of seatbelt

Pass 10 Jan 2015 56,761 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,560 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 50,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 49,827 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 48,350 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear tyure wearing thin and perrishing

rear box exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2012 48,350 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

near side rear tyure wearing thin and perrishing

rear box exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2011 41,414 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 41,414 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2010 361,743 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 31,645 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 31,641 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,137 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 21,459 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 21,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 SXX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

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

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