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YD04 PJL

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,855 mi
Last recorded54,855 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 PJL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 54,855 miles

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

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

Suspension components generally corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2024 53,413 miles

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

Suspension components generally corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2024 53,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Suspension components generally corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 51,888 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension components generally corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2022 49,935 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension components generally corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 48,389 miles

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2021 48,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 47,136 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 45,364 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 42,771 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 39,228 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 36,937 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 33,307 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 30,283 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 28,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 28,198 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,061 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,885 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 22,049 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 18,088 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 14,522 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2007 10,083 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)

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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YD04 PJL is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 YD04 PJL, 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 YD04 PJL registered?

YD04 PJL is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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