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EN54 EFM

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,119 mi
Last recorded78,119 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 EFM
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 78,119 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 78,119 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

rear box rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2017 72,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 72,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 66,405 miles

Exhaust system back box deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 18 May 2016 66,405 miles

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

Exhaust system back box deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 60,901 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 60,901 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 54,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 547,730 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 50,404 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 42,197 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 34,510 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Feb 2011 34,510 miles

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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jan 2010 32,546 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,180 miles

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)

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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EN54 EFM is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EN54 EFM, 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 EN54 EFM registered?

EN54 EFM is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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