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WR54 TAU

2004 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,485 mi
Last recorded48,485 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 TAU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 48,485 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 44,132 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 44,132 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

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

rear exhaust outer skin loose

Pass 24 Nov 2011 39,518 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 35,232 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 30,926 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Dec 2009 30,926 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 26,455 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 21,143 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 21,143 miles

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

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 TAU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

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

Is WR54 TAU safe to buy?

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