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YD54 XTW

2004 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,077 mi
Last recorded69,077 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 XTW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 69,077 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 64,252 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 64,252 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 58,295 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 45,933 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 45,485 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 45,097 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 44,072 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,928 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,472 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 39,462 miles

Front tyres are different size to rears.

Fail 4 Mar 2016 39,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 33,489 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 33,484 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 29,785 miles

tyres close to the wear bands

Pass 18 Jul 2013 21,925 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 18,548 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 17,196 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 15,446 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 14,220 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 14,220 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 12,907 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 10,010 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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YD54 XTW is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XTW, 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 YD54 XTW registered?

YD54 XTW is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is YD54 XTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD54 XTW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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