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WV54 VST

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,512 mi
Last recorded89,512 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 VST
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 89,512 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 89,208 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2012 89,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust back box rusty and has a slight blow

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2011 84,748 miles

N/S Front wiper blade split

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 79,871 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 79,871 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 74,975 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 74,975 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 66,303 miles

rear center seat belt catch cover incomplete

Fail 2 Oct 2007 66,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear center seat belt catch cover incomplete

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 VST is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WV54 VST, 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 VST registered?

WV54 VST is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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