BJ54 FRF

2004 FIAT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
FIAT
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1242 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
20 July 2026 (36 days away)
Last recorded mileage
7,897 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 41/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2004 Fiat has 27 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 7,897 miles. Very low annual mileage (2,405 mi/yr) raises questions about its true condition and usage.

The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging 2,405 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage from 2019 (38,881 mi) to 2022 (46,753 mi), indicating potential limited use or unreported mileage.

Things to check

  • Recurring subframe corrosion advisories (Jul 2022, Jul 2023, Jul 2024, Jul 2025) indicate a persistent structural issue.
  • Engine oil level consistently low (Jul 2020, Jul 2021, Jul 2022, Jul 2023, Jul 2024, Jul 2025) suggests a chronic leak or poor maintenance.
  • Headlamp aim issues (Jul 2020, Jul 2021, Jul 2022, Jul 2023) and wiper effectiveness (Jul 2020, Jul 2021) point to recurring electrical and fluid management problems.
  • Very low annual mileage (2,405 mi/yr) is unusual and may mask underlying mechanical issues or neglect.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2026-07-20, indicating it recently passed a safety inspection.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering is present in the MOT history.
  • The car has consistently passed retests after failures, showing owners addressed issues promptly.
  • No recent major failures or dangerous defects were recorded on the most recent MOT test.

Mileage history

Sep 2007: 7,897 mi PASSSep 2008: 9,517 mi FAILSep 2008: 9,517 mi PASSSep 2009: 11,271 mi PASSSep 2010: 13,017 mi PASSSep 2011: 15,967 mi PASSSep 2012: 19,257 mi PASSSep 2013: 22,034 mi PASSSep 2014: 24,774 mi FAILSep 2014: 24,774 mi PASSApr 2015: 26,549 mi PASSMay 2016: 32,774 mi FAILMay 2016: 32,774 mi PASSMay 2017: 34,612 mi FAILMay 2017: 34,612 mi PASSMay 2018: 36,395 mi PASSMay 2019: 38,881 mi PASSJul 2020: 42,534 mi FAILJul 2020: 42,534 mi PASSJul 2021: 44,463 mi PASSJul 2022: 46,753 mi PASSJul 2023: 48,618 mi FAILJul 2023: 48,618 mi PASSJul 2024: 50,246 mi FAILJul 2024: 50,246 mi PASSJul 2025: 51,806 mi FAILJul 2025: 51,806 mi PASS52k30k8kSep 2007Jul 2025

MOT test history — 19/27 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2007 PASS 7,897 mi None recorded
Sep 2008 FAIL 9,517 mi
FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Sep 2008 PASS 9,517 mi None recorded
Sep 2009 PASS 11,271 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2010 PASS 13,017 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 PASS 15,967 mi
USER ENTERED nearside front wiper blade is split (standard)
USER ENTERED rear wiper blade is split (main dealer part)
Sep 2012 PASS 19,257 mi None recorded
Sep 2013 PASS 22,034 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2014 FAIL 24,774 mi
FAIL Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2014 PASS 24,774 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2015 PASS 26,549 mi None recorded
May 2016 FAIL 32,774 mi
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
May 2016 PASS 32,774 mi None recorded
May 2017 FAIL 34,612 mi
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY ex rubber slit but still surported
May 2017 PASS 34,612 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY ex rubber slit but still surported
May 2018 PASS 36,395 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak
May 2019 PASS 38,881 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 FAIL 42,534 mi
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak blowing at front pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak engine and box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn to limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jul 2020 PASS 42,534 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak engine and box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn to limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2021 PASS 44,463 mi
ADVISORY slight oil leak
Jul 2022 PASS 46,753 mi
ADVISORY both headlamp lens cloudy
ADVISORY slight oil leak
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jul 2023 FAIL 48,618 mi
ADVISORY both headlamp lens cloudy
ADVISORY slight oil leak
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Jul 2023 PASS 48,618 mi
ADVISORY both headlamp lens cloudy
ADVISORY slight oil leak
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jul 2024 FAIL 50,246 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jul 2024 PASS 50,246 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jul 2025 FAIL 51,806 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Jul 2025 PASS 51,806 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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