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WR54 SZP

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,863 mi
Last recorded100,863 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 100,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2016 100,863 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)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 96,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

No oil showing on dipstick! topped up prior to mot test.

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2015 96,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

No oil showing on dipstick! topped up prior to mot test.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 87,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

nsf tyre worn on inner edge! Advised replace.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,789 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing thin?

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

No oil showing on dipstick! topped up prior to mot test!

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

Rear exhaust box corroding!

osf tyre wearing on inner edge!

Fail 4 Mar 2013 79,788 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front brake discs wearing thin?

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

No oil showing on dipstick! topped up prior to mot test!

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

Rear exhaust box corroding!

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge!

Pass 1 Mar 2012 73,165 miles

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

battery held in by a strap

brake fluid low

corrosion to both rear floor pans

lambda sensor held in by jubilee clips :-/

mid blx has a slight blow, rear is corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak from engine

slight damage to screen

some small splits to offside lower ball joint cover

Fail 24 Feb 2012 73,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

battery held in by a strap

brake fluid low

corrosion to both rear floor pans

lambda sensor held in by jubilee clips :-/

mid blx has a slight blow, rear is corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak from engine

slight damage to screen

Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,072 miles

Air bag failure light illuminated?

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front w/wipers split

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Feb 2011 64,072 miles

Air bag failure light illuminated?

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front w/wipers split

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Feb 2010 54,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s Rear Tyre Wall Deteriorating

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,539 miles

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

advise a tracking

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 26 Feb 2009 44,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise a brake check

advise a tracking

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 29 Feb 2008 34,512 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r tyre edge worn

Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,512 miles

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

n/s/r tyre edge worn

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 SZP is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SZP, 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 SZP registered?

WR54 SZP is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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