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BJ54 DMX

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,644 mi
Last recorded75,644 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 DMX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 75,644 miles

Both front shock absorber top dust guards insecure

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower mount worn and split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

osr bump stop insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2025 75,644 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both front shock absorber top dust guards insecure

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower mount worn and split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

osr bump stop insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2024 72,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box in poorish cond (6.1.2 (a))

both front shock absorbers top dust guards insecure

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

gearbox lower mount bush very worn with splits

o/s/r bump stop insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2023 69,982 miles

Coolant leak bottom radiator hose/clamps leaking ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer is quite corroded, and has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective gearbox mount bush very worn ()

Offside Front bump stop broken/worn, sleeve dropped

Offside Rear bump stop broken/insecure

front exhaust flex is deteriorating

Fail 4 Sep 2023 69,982 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak bottom radiator hose/clamps leaking ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer is quite corroded, and has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective gearbox mount bush very worn ()

Nearside Rear lamp unit has a lot of water inside, currently not affecting lamps

Offside Front bump stop broken/worn, sleeve dropped

Offside Rear bump stop broken/insecure

front exhaust flex is deteriorating

Pass 5 Sep 2022 66,465 miles

Gearbox mounting defective rear engine mount bush is quite worn ()

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit has water inside, not yet affecting lamp operation

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has a small leak (corroding through) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 63,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd brake lamp has 1 source not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear r/h reg lamp is dim

Pass 8 Sep 2020 61,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer is corroded, and has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has some damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 55,998 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 52,175 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 47,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 43,936 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 39,703 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 36,156 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,287 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 29,196 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 29,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,176 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,528 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,328 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 15,540 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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BJ54 DMX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BJ54 DMX, 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 BJ54 DMX registered?

BJ54 DMX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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