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HJ55 LXX

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,906 mi
Last recorded55,906 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LXX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 55,906 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 51,681 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 51,681 miles

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened c - cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 49,537 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 47,832 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,821 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,251 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,620 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 37,478 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,834 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 27,813 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 22,302 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 18,778 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 13,843 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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HJ55 LXX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HJ55 LXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ55 LXX registered?

HJ55 LXX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is HJ55 LXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ55 LXX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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