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LJ55 NZT

2005 Fiat Bessacarr

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

47,378 mi
Last recorded47,378 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Bessacarr30,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 NZT
MakeFiat
ModelBessacarr
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 47,378 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 47,378 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 47,158 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 47,167 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 47,151 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 46,489 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 46,485 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated outer sill holled and rotten (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2020 47,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 47,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 46,093 miles

Offside Front binding Slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2016 45,997 miles

handbrake just meet the minimum requirements

Pass 27 Jan 2015 45,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s/r side marker innop o/s middle side marker innop n/s/r side marker innop

Fail 27 Jan 2015 45,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s/r side marker innop o/s middle side marker innop n/s/r side marker innop

Pass 22 Jan 2014 39,295 miles

ENGINE SUMP CORRODED

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,362 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,136 miles

All 4 road tyres cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2010 21,995 miles

o/s/r parking brake low brake effort

Pass 18 Sep 2009 15,936 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2008 12,834 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 12,799 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bessacarr?

Based on 4,786 MOT tests across 465 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
1,803
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 12
Stop lamp not working 10
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LJ55 NZT is a 2005 Fiat Bessacarr in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Bessacarr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 30,225 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 Bessacarr fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ55 NZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bessacarr typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Bessacarr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ55 NZT registered?

LJ55 NZT is a 2005 Fiat Bessacarr, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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