MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,537 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
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)
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
Rear outer skin on exhaust box
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?
Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is MK55 HFW safe to buy?
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