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PF55 BXJ

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,086 mi
Last recorded77,086 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 BXJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2023 77,086 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror has damage

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 73,262 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front mirror has damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 68,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 66,858 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front small split in cv boot

Pass 26 Mar 2019 63,096 miles

Offside mirror damaged

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2019 63,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside mirror damaged

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,155 miles

o/s/r tyre has a small crack around side wall

Pass 31 Mar 2017 55,817 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracks in sidewalls and treads

Rear SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 30 Mar 2017 55,809 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracks in sidewalls and treads

Rear SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 5 Feb 2016 53,701 miles

Offside Front WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2015 53,130 miles

n/s/r tyre tread perishing

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 10 Jan 2015 53,130 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/r tyre tread perishing

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 11 Jan 2014 46,695 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre slight perishing on sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2014 46,695 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slight perishing on sidewall

Pass 18 Dec 2012 39,788 miles

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

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

exhaust back box, outter casing cooroded

Fail 17 Dec 2012 39,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box, outter casing cooroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 36,564 miles

rear brakes noisey in operation.

rear exhaust starting to corrode.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 27,928 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 27,928 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 20,211 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 20,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 11,995 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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PF55 BXJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PF55 BXJ, 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 PF55 BXJ registered?

PF55 BXJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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