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MJ05 UJH

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

51,748 mi
Last recorded51,748 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 UJH
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 51,748 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 51,748 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 50,644 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 45,509 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 45,509 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective NS&OS (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 37,421 miles

Rear exhaust box outer tin shield cover corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2021 37,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Age related cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer tin shield cover corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 31,991 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 31,991 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 31,210 miles

Rear Exhaust Outer Shield Corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 30,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 29,209 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 27,865 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 27,865 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 26,134 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 May 2014 24,875 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 24,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 23,303 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 23,303 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 21,787 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 20,652 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 19,157 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 30 May 2009 17,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front starting to perish

Pass 30 May 2009 17,684 miles

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

nearside front starting to perish

Fail 29 Apr 2008 16,396 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,396 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 UJH is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MJ05 UJH, 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 UJH registered?

MJ05 UJH is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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