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RJ05 PXX

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

159,065 mi
Last recorded159,065 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 PXX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 159,065 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 143,080 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 128,083 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 112,944 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 98,109 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 92,433 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 77,326 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 77,326 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,535 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 60,668 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 53,869 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,829 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 35,913 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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RJ05 PXX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PXX, 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 PXX registered?

RJ05 PXX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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