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WR54 TBV

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

67,588 mi
Last recorded67,588 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 TBV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 67,588 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 67,583 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested Over heating unable to carry on with test (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 66,895 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 66,880 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 61,656 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 61,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 55,298 miles

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

rear exhaust system slight corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2012 55,298 miles

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

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

rear exhaust system slight corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2011 48,783 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2011 48,783 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 44,045 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 37,487 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 37,487 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 30,990 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 30,990 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 22,571 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 TBV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red 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 TBV, 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 TBV registered?

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

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