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NG54 LRE

2005 Fiat Idea

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,004 mi
Last recorded58,004 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 LRE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 58,004 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 58,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 54,471 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

park brake has little reserve travel

suggest investigate radiator fan

Fail 6 Oct 2018 54,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

park brake has little reserve travel

suggest investigate radiator fan

Pass 2 Oct 2017 48,573 miles

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

rear exhaust getting rusted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,900 miles

Offside Rear exhaust getting rusted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 36,743 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 27,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 27,652 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 23,075 miles

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

drivers wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,075 miles

drivers wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2012 18,892 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 18,892 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 14,509 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 14,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 8,171 miles

front tyres feathering

Pass 4 Dec 2009 7,449 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 6,270 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 5,080 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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NG54 LRE is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,368cc petrol 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 NG54 LRE, 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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NG54 LRE is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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