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HN54 XLF

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,545 mi
Last recorded89,545 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 XLF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 89,545 miles

exhaust system deteriated-no major leaks.

Fail 31 Mar 2017 89,545 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust system deteriated-no major leaks.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 87,703 miles

offside rear road spring corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2016 87,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear road spring corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 6 May 2015 82,223 miles

o/s/f panel damage

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 76,734 miles

battery loose

panel damage

Fail 23 Apr 2014 76,505 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

battery loose

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

panel damage

Pass 13 May 2013 71,420 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r spring corroded

rear shock absorber bushes perishing

Fail 13 May 2013 71,420 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r spring corroded

rear shock absorber bushes perishing

Pass 3 May 2012 65,317 miles

battery insecure

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear springs corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 59,305 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

exhaust rear box heavily corroded and slightly leaking

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 52,677 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake high

Fail 14 Apr 2010 52,677 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake high

Pass 8 May 2009 45,685 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 May 2008 36,460 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 35,725 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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HN54 XLF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HN54 XLF, 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 HN54 XLF registered?

HN54 XLF is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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