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NJ55 WFR

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,662 mi
Last recorded38,662 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 WFR
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 38,662 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 36,270 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 36,270 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 29,497 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 25,953 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2010 17,860 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 17,859 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 14,197 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 13,636 miles

Oil leak

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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NJ55 WFR is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NJ55 WFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NJ55 WFR?

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What year was NJ55 WFR registered?

NJ55 WFR is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is NJ55 WFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ55 WFR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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