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AU55 WRX

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

75,360 mi
Last recorded75,360 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 WRX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 75,360 miles

rear axle corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2024 72,646 miles

o/s/r sill area corroding outer sill

Pass 11 Nov 2023 69,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 66,028 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 61,715 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 58,817 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 56,000 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 55,981 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 51,282 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 47,518 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 43,556 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 40,224 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 37,305 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 34,771 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 32,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 30,317 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 26,332 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,076 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 19,806 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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AU55 WRX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Idea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 52,023 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 AU55 WRX, 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 21 years old, this Fiat Idea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU55 WRX registered?

AU55 WRX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is AU55 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 WRX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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