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MJ55 GWW

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,740 mi
Last recorded56,740 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 GWW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 56,740 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 54,760 miles

Exhaust back box casing corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 52,596 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Mar 2022 50,798 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 48,465 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 46,991 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 44,254 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 39,992 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 36,911 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 33,071 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,337 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 27,220 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 27,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 24,500 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 20,052 miles

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

impact damge to nearside outer sill

Pass 10 Mar 2011 14,814 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 14,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear wiper bladesplit/slight scratch marks in screen/slight tear in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,294 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 11,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 11,877 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 9,775 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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MJ55 GWW is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJ55 GWW, 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 MJ55 GWW registered?

MJ55 GWW is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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