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ExpiredMileage
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabilizer bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective all hanger rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by nsr indicator or hazards (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective, partially split. (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective All mounting rubbers perishing/cracking (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface has a small amount of rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot, clip slightly loose & leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 star chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface has a small amount of rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil was off the dipstick, topped up for emission test. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear OS handbrake failed to lock on roller brake test (but provided enough force to past test). Rear brakes may need adjusting.
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective, partially split. (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective All mounting rubbers perishing/cracking (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface has a small amount of rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot, clip slightly loose & leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 star chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface has a small amount of rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil was off the dipstick, topped up for emission test. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear OS handbrake failed to lock on roller brake test (but provided enough force to past test). Rear brakes may need adjusting.
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot, clip slightly loose & leaking grease
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective Partially split ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot, clip slightly loose & leaking grease
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective Partially split ()
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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EA55 MDF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 EA55 MDF, 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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EA55 MDF is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 November 2005.
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