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EJ55 EGU

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,114 mi
Last recorded109,114 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 EGU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 109,114 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 102,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wiper split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear box rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2016 98,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 89,437 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 89,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 78,267 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 68,499 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,220 miles

both rear tyres are worn low.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 49,360 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 49,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 42,124 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 31,849 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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EJ55 EGU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EJ55 EGU, 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 EJ55 EGU registered?

EJ55 EGU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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