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PN55 NLK

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,476 mi
Last recorded124,476 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 NLK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 124,476 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 119,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front misting over (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 119,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front misting over (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 110,782 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 110,779 miles

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 104,510 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 104,494 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven very lazy (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 96,684 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 89,515 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both insides (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 79,727 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 72,611 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 72,611 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 63,455 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 63,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 56,260 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 45,799 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,158 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 25,790 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 24,908 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 24,908 miles

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

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

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 NLK is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NLK, 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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PN55 NLK is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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