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MK55 HFW

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,537 mi
Last recorded100,537 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 HFW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 100,537 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 100,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 93,744 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 86,260 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 86,260 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 83,306 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2017 83,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 76,528 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load cover insecure (5.2.4a)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,415 miles

Rear outer skin on exhaust box

Fail 28 Sep 2015 67,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear outer skin on exhaust box

Pass 27 Sep 2014 60,590 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 51,821 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre tread depth getting low (2.69mm / 3.16mm / 2.96mm)

offside front tyre slightly castlatted

offside rear tyre tread depth getting low (2.42mm / 2.92mm / 3.32mm)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 44,321 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 44,321 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 37,940 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 37,934 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 32,193 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 25,223 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 25,223 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 16,690 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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MK55 HFW is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MK55 HFW, 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 MK55 HFW registered?

MK55 HFW is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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