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CF55 PXJ

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,600 mi
Last recorded45,600 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 PXJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 45,600 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 45,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 37,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 37,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall & 20+yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 28,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flexi weak

Pass 28 Feb 2020 27,891 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 27,610 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge (3.5.1i)

front brake pads approx 75% worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (not within measured area) advise replacement

Pass 14 Jan 2015 26,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (outside measured area) advise early replacement

Pass 31 Jan 2014 25,684 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 25,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 23,923 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 9 Jan 2013 23,923 miles

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 6 Jan 2012 21,708 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 18,598 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 14,821 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 14,683 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 9,781 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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CF55 PXJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CF55 PXJ, 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 CF55 PXJ registered?

CF55 PXJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is CF55 PXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF55 PXJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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