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WR54 SZV

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,801 mi
Last recorded79,801 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 79,801 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Outer sills corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 76,324 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroding!

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 76,324 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroding!

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 72,838 miles

Central seat belt removed

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2021 72,838 miles

Central seat belt removed

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 69,345 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2020 69,336 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Central Seat belt missing stork (7.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2018 66,559 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 66,559 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 65,581 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 65,573 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 62,502 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 56,448 miles

rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2015 48,941 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 48,941 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 47,283 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 44,481 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked qand perished due to age

rear silencer outer skin corroded and split

Pass 15 Dec 2012 44,481 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked qand perished due to age

rear silencer outer skin corroded and split

Pass 10 Dec 2011 39,375 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers smeary

Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,118 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 31,145 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Dec 2008 25,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2007 19,789 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 SZV 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 66.7%.

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 SZV, 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 SZV registered?

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

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