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NV55 MLN

2005 Fiat Idea

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,066 mi
Last recorded98,066 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 MLN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 98,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,699 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 90,365 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 86,743 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing at outer edges

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,700 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 79,438 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 76,150 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 76,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ABS wires wrong side of struts ,rubbing on tyres

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front hub nuts not staked

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 66,950 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 51,182 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 51,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 32,298 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 32,295 miles

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

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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NV55 MLN is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NV55 MLN, 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

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What year was NV55 MLN registered?

NV55 MLN is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is NV55 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV55 MLN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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