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NV55 XMA

2005 Fiat Idea

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,733 mi
Last recorded114,733 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 XMA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 114,733 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 114,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine mounting worn

Pass 3 Jan 2018 107,048 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 107,047 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 97,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 97,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 86,421 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

offside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Fail 20 Nov 2014 86,421 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

offside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 18 Nov 2013 83,009 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 71,559 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 15 Nov 2012 71,559 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,315 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 52,812 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 52,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,462 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,168 miles

n/s/f wiper split

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 XMA is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NV55 XMA, 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 NV55 XMA registered?

NV55 XMA is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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