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FJ05 FWL

2005 Fiat Rapido

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,798 mi
Last recorded71,798 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Rapido35,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 FWL
MakeFiat
ModelRapido
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 71,798 miles

Central Rear light not working

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2026 71,191 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear light not working

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2025 66,585 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 61,259 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 49,712 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 49,712 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 41,654 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 40,182 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 40,182 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 39,634 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 39,634 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 39,048 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 38,235 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 38,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 37,925 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,123 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 31,893 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 29,010 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 22,918 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 20,778 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 17,198 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 14,418 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 11,065 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Rapido?

Based on 2,767 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
2,497
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Stop lamp not working 13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 13
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FJ05 FWL is a 2005 Fiat Rapido in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Rapido models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 35,048 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 Rapido fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ05 FWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Rapido typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Rapido is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ05 FWL registered?

FJ05 FWL is a 2005 Fiat Rapido, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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