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RK54 EAW

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

81,642 mi
Last recorded81,642 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 EAW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2021 81,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2020 79,695 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear part nearside outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamps starting to mist

reversing lamp(s) not working

slight roughness both front hubs

Fail 16 Mar 2020 79,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear part nearside outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamps starting to mist

reversing lamp(s) not working

slight roughness both front hubs

Pass 1 Apr 2019 77,344 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished and in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2018 74,342 miles

both headlamps starting to mist

lower gearbox mount worn

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2018 74,342 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak nearside and offside front (2.7.3)

both headlamps starting to mist

lower gearbox mount worn

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,523 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front Tyre badly perished

offside front Tyre badly split and perished - tyre has numerous deep cuts in inner & outer side wall, not exposing ply or cords

offside rear Suspension bump stop is insecure

rear Exhaust box corroded

rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2017 71,503 miles

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front Tyre badly perished

offside front Tyre badly split and perished - tyre has numerous deep cuts in inner & outer side wall, not exposing ply or cords

offside rear Suspension bump stop is insecure

rear Exhaust box corroded

rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust corroded

exhaust front flexy pipe in poor condition

offside rear bump stop broken

Fail 11 Mar 2016 68,183 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust corroded

exhaust front flexy pipe in poor condition

offside rear bump stop broken

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,758 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaut front flexie pipe in poor condition

offside rear bump stop broken

rear exhaust box corroded

slight roughness in offside front hub

Fail 20 Mar 2015 64,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaut front flexie pipe in poor condition

offside rear bump stop broken

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

slight roughness in offside front hub

Pass 15 Mar 2014 60,406 miles

o/s/r tyre side walls in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2014 60,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre side walls in poor condition

rattle from front poss cat

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front Tyre inner side wall has small splits but not down to cords

slight cracking on nearside rear Tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2013 57,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light cracking on n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre inner side wall has small splits but not down to cords

Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,182 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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RK54 EAW is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 RK54 EAW, 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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RK54 EAW is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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