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NX55 WZK

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,078 mi
Last recorded78,078 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 WZK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 78,078 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 77,675 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear sills and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 77,675 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear sills and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 76,890 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 74,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front catalytic converter heat shield missing where fitted from factory

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking but still preventing ingress of dirt

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 74,408 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front catalytic converter heat shield missing where fitted from factory

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking but still preventing ingress of dirt

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 72,794 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 72,793 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 71,800 miles

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 67,515 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 63,578 miles

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 63,527 miles

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

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 57,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

gear selector shaft seal leaking oil

lower gearbox mount bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 51,258 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 49,025 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 May 2015 49,022 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2014 43,060 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 39,146 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 35,196 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 30,755 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 30,755 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,729 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,358 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 12,932 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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NX55 WZK is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NX55 WZK, 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 NX55 WZK registered?

NX55 WZK is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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