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GJ55 GUK

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,361 mi
Last recorded57,361 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 GUK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,361 miles

nearside front tyre wear on inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm depth

Fail 14 Jul 2015 57,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wear on inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm depth

Pass 4 Jun 2014 51,561 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,647 miles

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2013 45,647 miles

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,491 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,668 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,174 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,503 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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GJ55 GUK is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GJ55 GUK, 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 GJ55 GUK registered?

GJ55 GUK is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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