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PN55 HCH

2005 Fiat Idea

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,807 mi
Last recorded58,807 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 HCH
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 58,807 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 58,805 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 52,348 miles

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

nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,305 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,266 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,070 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,195 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 14,738 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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PN55 HCH is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PN55 HCH, 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 PN55 HCH registered?

PN55 HCH is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is PN55 HCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN55 HCH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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