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WR54 SXY

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,603 mi
Last recorded73,603 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,603 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen scratched but not affecting drivers view

Fail 3 Mar 2017 73,603 miles

Driver's seat insecure securing bolt missing (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting adrift (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part adrift from mounting (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen scratched but not affecting drivers view

Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,992 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 65,992 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 60,846 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 60,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 56,749 miles

both front wipers split

both rear tyres cracking (rubber perished)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 51,331 miles

Both front inner drive sahft boots starting to split

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 51,331 miles

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

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

Both front inner drive sahft boots starting to split

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 45,711 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,817 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 44,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 44,311 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,536 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,862 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 33,807 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 SXY is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SXY, 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 SXY registered?

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

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