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ML54 MLJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,898 mi
Last recorded88,898 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 MLJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 88,898 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 88,898 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 81,213 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 77,795 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 77,793 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2021 74,234 miles

lights flickering with engine running

Fail 21 Oct 2021 74,234 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

lights flickering with engine running

Pass 29 Oct 2020 72,571 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 72,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 72,123 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 72,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 68,323 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 63,389 miles

Nearside Front Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 58,061 miles

Nearside Rear suspension coil springs corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded front suspension

Fail 28 Sep 2016 58,061 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear suspension coil springs corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded front suspension

Pass 19 Sep 2015 53,846 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded badly (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear spring cup rear axle beam corroded

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

Offside Rear rear axle spring cup corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2015 53,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded badly (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear spring cup rear axle beam corroded

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

Offside Rear rear axle spring cup corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 49,355 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 44,661 miles

o/s front tyre worn

rear exhaust box corroded badly /oil leak from gearbox /n/s/front tyre worn close to limit

Fail 26 Sep 2013 44,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s front tyre worn

rear exhaust box corroded badly /oil leak from gearbox /n/s/front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 28 Sep 2012 39,293 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,794 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 33,794 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 29,702 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 29,702 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,781 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,793 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 12,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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ML54 MLJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ML54 MLJ, 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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ML54 MLJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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