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ML04 LVS

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

56,087 mi
Last recorded56,087 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 LVS
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 56,087 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 57,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 48,946 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 47,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 47,051 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 45,304 miles

Offside Front BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY DETERIATED

Pass 20 Apr 2021 44,347 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear child car sear fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 44,335 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 41,557 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 39,517 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 36,371 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 36,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 33,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 29,639 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 29,619 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box blowing (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 26,615 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 26,615 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 24,207 miles

rear exhaust (backbox) corroded change soon

rear exhaust (backbox) mounting bracket broken

Pass 26 Mar 2013 21,949 miles

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

both front tyres (edges) cracking change soon

offside rear tyre (edges) slightly cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2012 19,284 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking on edges

nearside front tyre has a cut but is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

offside front tyre cracking on edges change soon

rear exhaust (back box) slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,756 miles

advise front brake discs rusting

Fail 3 Mar 2011 16,756 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)

advise front brake discs rusting

Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,684 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,727 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 12,653 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 12,653 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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ML04 LVS is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ML04 LVS, 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 ML04 LVS registered?

ML04 LVS is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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The MOT history for ML04 LVS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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