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MT04 YSJ

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,184 mi
Last recorded64,184 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 YSJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 64,184 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 61,993 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 61,813 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 61,596 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 61,371 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 60,751 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 59,915 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 59,264 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 58,505 miles

n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking at edge of tread

o/s/f coil spring fouling body

Pass 10 Sep 2015 57,776 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 57,157 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 57,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 56,397 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 56,397 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 52,940 miles

air bag light showing inop

Fail 2 Nov 2012 52,940 miles

Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

air bag light showing inop

Pass 31 Oct 2011 48,822 miles

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

airbag warning warning indicated

Fail 28 Oct 2011 48,766 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

airbag warning warning indicated

Pass 29 Oct 2010 45,349 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,090 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 36,186 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 31,928 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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MT04 YSJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MT04 YSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT04 YSJ registered?

MT04 YSJ is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 8 May 2004.

Is MT04 YSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT04 YSJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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