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PN55 NJF

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,229 mi
Last recorded103,229 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 NJF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 103,229 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 96,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deteriorating ,inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front number plate cracked

long travel on handbrake

Pass 11 Jul 2018 89,514 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 89,514 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 84,827 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 84,827 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 78,363 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT tyre has damage to inner side wall

NEARSIDE FRONT tyre worn on inner shoulder

OFFSIDE FRONT tyre worn on inner shoulder

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2016 78,363 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT tyre has damage to inner side wall

NEARSIDE FRONT tyre worn on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE FRONT tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,745 miles

NSR tyre perished and worn close to limit

OSF inner cv boot weeping

Oil leak

engine running lumpy

Fail 7 Jul 2015 71,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

NSR tyre perished and worn close to limit

OSF inner cv boot weeping

Oil leak

engine running lumpy

exhaust back box deteriorated could fail at any point on hangers or leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2014 67,804 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 67,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,414 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 59,274 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2011 55,955 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,929 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 53,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 42,314 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)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,392 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 NJF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PN55 NJF, 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 PN55 NJF registered?

PN55 NJF is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is PN55 NJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN55 NJF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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