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VA04 MJX

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,608 mi
Last recorded108,608 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 MJX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 108,608 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule - NS/OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 108,403 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted to osf. (5.2.3 (b))

Bonnet securing bracket needs attention! Can be secured in closed position!

Engine oil level below min!

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion under vehicle.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 94,816 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 87,722 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 87,722 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 85,354 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 85,298 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 83,443 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 81,631 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 76,083 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 70,791 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2017 70,791 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2016 65,799 miles

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2016 65,799 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2015 59,903 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,136 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 50,761 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 45,292 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,174 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Jun 2012 39,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Jun 2011 30,988 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 30,988 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,866 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 20,955 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 20,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,445 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 13,966 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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VA04 MJX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 VA04 MJX, 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 VA04 MJX registered?

VA04 MJX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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