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HW05 LXN

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,348 mi
Last recorded99,348 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 LXN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 99,348 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 98,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 91,974 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 91,536 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper blade worn.

Fail 9 Oct 2023 91,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 28 Sep 2022 88,997 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2021 87,018 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 84,285 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Slightly cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Flexi exhaust pipe slightly corroded and deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2020 84,285 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Slightly cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Flexi exhaust pipe slightly corroded and deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2019 78,929 miles

NSF tyre Wearing inner edge

OSF tyre Wearing inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 73,418 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Apr 2017 68,343 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 62,663 miles

near and offside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 15 Apr 2015 56,370 miles

advise slight corrsion on exhuast system

slight age cracks on both rear tyers advise

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,735 miles

advise age cracks on both rear tyers/ unevern wear

advise corrision on exhuast system

advise moderate wear in both rear shockabsorber top mounting bushes

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,668 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 41,668 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 36,972 miles

front tyres wearing innner edge (at 3mm)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,436 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 32,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,134 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 28,134 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,909 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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HW05 LXN is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW05 LXN, 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 HW05 LXN registered?

HW05 LXN is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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