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PX55 RYG

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,597 mi
Last recorded32,597 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 RYG
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 32,597 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 32,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2025 30,213 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track arm joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust outer sleeve loose

Pass 11 Mar 2024 30,048 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 30,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 29,893 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2023 29,886 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 29,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2022 29,590 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 29,388 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust outer sleeve corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2020 29,300 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track arm inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust outer sleeve corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2018 28,582 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 28,064 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear rear silencer outer skin badly corroded but not leaking

Rear rear wiper badly worn

Pass 31 Oct 2016 26,949 miles

Centre Rear Advise rear wiper blade badly deteriated rubber edge missing,

Nearside Rear Advise rear silencer badly deteriated,

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 26,137 miles

Advise rear silencer showing signs of depreciation,

Fail 31 Oct 2015 26,130 miles

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

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

Advise rear silencer showing signs of depreciation,

Pass 31 Oct 2014 23,898 miles

exhaust systerm is corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2014 23,898 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

exhaust systerm is corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 22,622 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 20,590 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 20,590 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 18,845 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 17,813 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 17,813 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 16,012 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 13,919 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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PX55 RYG is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PX55 RYG, 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 PX55 RYG registered?

PX55 RYG is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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