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MJ05 AAK

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

111,329 mi
Last recorded111,329 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 AAK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 111,329 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 106,700 miles

Both sills repaired

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil coated underside

Fail 26 Oct 2023 106,700 miles

Both sills repaired

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil coated underside

Pass 31 Oct 2022 101,845 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 101,845 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 96,984 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 96,984 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 92,760 miles

Coil spring corroded both o/s n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 83,555 miles

Front brake pads low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Repair to rear exhaust box

Pass 9 May 2018 76,650 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 74,484 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,008 miles

front tyres worn edges ..nearside rear tyre cracking/splitting

Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,997 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,111 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorating.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear bump stop unattached.

Pass 13 May 2013 56,690 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorating.

Pass 15 May 2012 52,721 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2011 48,590 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,872 miles

rear shockabsorbers top bushers getting worn near/side worn to limit badly cracking tread off/side front tyre getting worn inner edge

Pass 18 May 2009 38,763 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 25,972 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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MJ05 AAK is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MJ05 AAK, 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 MJ05 AAK registered?

MJ05 AAK is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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