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PJ05 FKX

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

129,088 mi
Last recorded129,088 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 FKX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 129,088 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn excessive travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s o/s inner sills/ floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 9 Feb 2024 127,770 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 127,770 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 121,114 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 115,627 miles

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))

tyre cracking & requires replacement

Pass 7 Dec 2020 112,484 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 109,722 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracking on tread

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2019 109,721 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

o/s rear tyre cracking on tread

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 107,981 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 100,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 100,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 92,814 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 92,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 82,943 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 82,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 72,584 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 72,584 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 64,054 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2013 64,054 miles

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

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

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

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)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,407 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 54,407 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,870 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 44,870 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 8 Jul 2010 36,306 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 27,912 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 19,907 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 19,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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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PJ05 FKX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 PJ05 FKX, 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 PJ05 FKX registered?

PJ05 FKX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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