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YD54 SXV

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,700 mi
Last recorded53,700 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 SXV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 53,700 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 52,735 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Feb 2025 52,674 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2024 51,424 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 51,424 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits rectified (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rectified (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 50,103 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 50,103 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits rectified (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 48,807 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 47,435 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front & nearside rear 185/65r14 86h (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer becoming very rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2020 45,927 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside rear [recommend bulb renewal] (4.4.3 (a))

rear silencer becoming rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2019 43,446 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 40,711 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 37,761 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 34,951 miles

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

offside outer cv gaiter deteriorated near to legal limit recommend early renewal

Pass 16 Feb 2015 32,172 miles

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,452 miles

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 12 Feb 2013 27,040 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 27,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 24,381 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges 185/65r14 86t

Pass 18 Feb 2011 21,756 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 18,791 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 16,398 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2008 13,677 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 13,395 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 13,395 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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YD54 SXV is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD54 SXV, 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 YD54 SXV registered?

YD54 SXV is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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