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LX55 RFL

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,906 mi
Last recorded58,906 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 RFL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 58,906 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 58,206 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 58,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brake imbalance 47%, max allowed 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 56,993 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 56,987 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 54,371 miles

coolant level low

nearside front tyre cracking

offside door mirror backing missing

offside front tyre worn smooth inner edge

offside front wiper deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2021 53,062 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lower engine mounting poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2020 51,450 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 46,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 39,633 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 34,179 miles

both rear tyre valve stems deteriorated

offside front tyre worn HEAVY inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2016 29,659 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 28,606 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 28,600 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2014 27,772 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 27,769 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,569 miles

o/s/r upper shock bush perished, may knock.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,966 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,573 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,047 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,577 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,719 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls

Fail 26 Aug 2008 19,719 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

gearbox leaking oil

nearside and offside front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls

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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LX55 RFL is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 LX55 RFL, 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 LX55 RFL registered?

LX55 RFL is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is LX55 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX55 RFL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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