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MJ54 MXA

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,927 mi
Last recorded73,927 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 MXA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 73,927 miles

General signs of under body corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 73,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Full Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Full Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 73,873 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2019 73,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 71,419 miles

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose original retaining clip missing. Advise replacing

Nearside Front Outer door handle has to be returned by hand to enable door to latch. Advise attention

Offside Rear Outer door handle has to be returned by hand to enable door to latch. Advise attention

Fail 12 Jan 2018 71,419 miles

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose original retaining clip missing. Advise replacing

Nearside Front Outer door handle has to be returned by hand to enable door to latch. Advise attention

Offside Rear Outer door handle has to be returned by hand to enable door to latch. Advise attention

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Replaced bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 69,114 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 65,005 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 60,799 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,242 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and osf tyre slight scrubbing inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2014 56,232 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and osf tyre slight scrubbing inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 50,853 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,694 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 39,039 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 39,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 31,308 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 31,308 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 24,322 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 18,358 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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MJ54 MXA is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MJ54 MXA, 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 MJ54 MXA registered?

MJ54 MXA is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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