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VU54 YWE

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,038 mi
Last recorded95,038 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 YWE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 95,038 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 95,036 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 95,020 miles

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))

rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2024 95,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 94,941 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 94,687 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 94,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 93,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 90,760 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 88,510 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 86,153 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 27 Sep 2018 86,138 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 83,061 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 83,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,238 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 80,238 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement center (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 77,220 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 77,219 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,496 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 70,307 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 70,307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,121 miles

offside front tyre bald on inside edge.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,204 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 58,204 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,494 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,610 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,369 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,362 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,074 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 23,060 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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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VU54 YWE 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 VU54 YWE, 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 VU54 YWE registered?

VU54 YWE is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is VU54 YWE safe to buy?

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