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EX55 FWC

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,690 mi
Last recorded134,690 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 FWC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 134,690 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 134,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 120,575 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 120,565 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both rear (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front stabizer bar (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2014 110,699 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 97,661 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 82,162 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,403 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 65,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer tread.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,865 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 28,213 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 28,155 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)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EX55 FWC is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EX55 FWC, 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 EX55 FWC registered?

EX55 FWC is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is EX55 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 FWC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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