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RJ05 ENU

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,556 mi
Last recorded146,556 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 ENU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 146,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 140,784 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 140,783 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 138,481 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fan belt perished

Pass 12 Jan 2019 137,163 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2019 137,162 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2018 132,885 miles

Central exhaust hanger improperly repaired but secure.

Fail 12 Mar 2018 132,885 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view Wiper arm not moving. (8.2.1c)

Central exhaust hanger improperly repaired but secure.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 127,308 miles

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 120,407 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 102,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 111,951 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 104,939 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 104,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 98,819 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 91,366 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 82,178 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,538 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 61,565 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,775 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre tread.

Some run out to front brake discs.

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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RJ05 ENU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ05 ENU, 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 RJ05 ENU registered?

RJ05 ENU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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