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WR54 TBU

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,915 mi
Last recorded76,915 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 76,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

all underside components showing corrosion

both rear inner and outer sills showing corrosion

both rear jacking points showing corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2024 76,911 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

all underside components showing corrosion

both rear inner and outer sills showing corrosion

both rear jacking points showing corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2023 75,670 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear [upper bushes] (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

all underside components corroded

both outer sills showing corrosion

both rear jacking points showing corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2022 74,177 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear [upper bushes] (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

all underside steering and suspension items corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 72,965 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear [upper bushes] (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 72,965 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear [upper bushes] (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 71,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 70,538 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2019 70,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2018 67,038 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 63,524 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear [upper] (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 63,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear [upper] (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 59,301 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 17 Nov 2016 59,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 20 Nov 2015 55,346 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 55,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 51,041 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear shockers showing corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,836 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 42,681 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 42,681 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 38,393 miles

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

both front top shock absorber cups corroding

both rear tyres cracking between treads and wearing on outer edges

Fail 2 Dec 2011 38,393 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front top shock absorber cups corroding

both rear tyres cracking between treads and wearing on outer edges

Pass 3 Dec 2010 34,202 miles

both front top strut mounting cups corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2010 34,202 miles

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

both front top strut mounting cups corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 30,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre in poor condition around outside wall

Pass 5 Dec 2008 25,801 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 20,954 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 TBU is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 TBU, 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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WR54 TBU is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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