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FV54 NJX

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,675 mi
Last recorded59,675 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 NJX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 59,675 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 59,675 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 57,447 miles

engine warning lamp lit

Fail 22 Jun 2016 57,447 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine warning lamp lit

Pass 25 Feb 2015 53,853 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 53,853 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 50,812 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 50,812 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 45,869 miles

o/s/r shocker top bush perishing

Fail 16 Jan 2013 45,869 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

o/s/r shocker top bush perishing

Pass 19 Dec 2011 42,982 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2011 42,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,671 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perishing inside treads

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

Pass 6 Jan 2010 38,410 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 38,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,932 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 25,554 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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FV54 NJX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FV54 NJX, 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 FV54 NJX registered?

FV54 NJX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is FV54 NJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV54 NJX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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