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LK55 CJO

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,229 mi
Last recorded106,229 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 CJO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 106,229 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2016 106,047 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 96,496 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 88,729 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 86,859 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 8 Jul 2013 86,859 miles

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Jul 2012 85,011 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 82,983 miles

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

eng MIL lamp on.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 82,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

eng MIL lamp on.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 80,405 miles

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

eml on

Fail 20 Dec 2010 80,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

eml on

Pass 31 Dec 2009 71,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 71,420 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML LIGHT ON

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 62,587 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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LK55 CJO is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LK55 CJO, 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 LK55 CJO registered?

LK55 CJO is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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The MOT history for LK55 CJO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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