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WV54 HVJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,794 mi
Last recorded156,794 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 HVJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 156,794 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 156,768 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 152,090 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 146,385 miles

welding repair to sills

Pass 25 Sep 2018 140,710 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 135,135 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 129,041 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 118,820 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 118,820 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 109,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 109,146 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 100,802 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 91,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 91,100 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 79,034 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,126 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 61,909 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 61,909 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 55,768 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 55,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,293 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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WV54 HVJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV54 HVJ, 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 WV54 HVJ registered?

WV54 HVJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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The MOT history for WV54 HVJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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