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MW54 LZX

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,023 mi
Last recorded98,023 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 LZX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 98,023 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened signs of rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Signs of Flex touching track rod when steering used (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 98,019 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure 1st Mounting rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened signs of rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Signs of Flex touching track rod when steering used (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 94,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 91,523 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 91,518 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 87,801 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 87,801 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 83,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 78,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 61,954 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 56,743 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,858 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 40,091 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,872 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,931 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 23,928 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 19,038 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 9,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 9,286 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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MW54 LZX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MW54 LZX, 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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MW54 LZX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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