Official DVLA Record

2004 Fiat Idea 1.4L Petrol · ML54 MLJ

ML54 MLJ

2004 Fiat Idea (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 88,898 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FIAT IDEA
Year / Origin
2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
MOT Status
Valid until 01/12/2025
Road Tax
Untaxed (16/04/2025)
Recorded Mileage
88,898 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/12/2025
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 16/04/2025
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
1368cc
Mechanical Assessment

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ML54 MLJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2024
  • 88,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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ML54 MLJ Mileage History

  1. 24/10/202277,793 mi
  2. 25/10/202277,795 mi+2 mi
  3. 02/12/202381,213 mi+3,418 mi
  4. 30/11/202488,898 mi+7,685 mi
  5. 30/11/202488,898 mi

Average of roughly 5,281 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

ML54 MLJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 3 Sept 2026, 01:17
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Fiat Idea (ML54 MLJ) between October 2022 and November 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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