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RJ04 DKK

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,815 mi
Last recorded87,815 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 DKK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 87,815 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and back bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2025 53,572 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 52,435 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog leg split not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both os & ns ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension components general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 52,435 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog leg split not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both os & ns ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension components general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 51,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 51,907 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 51,201 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2022 51,201 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 50,496 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 49,772 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 49,772 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 48,662 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))

Fail 13 May 2019 48,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 47,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 mm outer tread band. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake slightly rubbing.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 45,499 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,864 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 43,864 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 25 Mar 2015 41,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 26 Mar 2014 39,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,526 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,537 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 35,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 33,264 miles

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

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

glow plug warning light flashes

Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,790 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,880 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 28,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,808 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 22,402 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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RJ04 DKK is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ04 DKK, 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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RJ04 DKK is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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