MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
both headlamps starting to mist
lower gearbox mount worn
rear coil springs corroded
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
o/s/r tyre side walls in poor condition
rear exhaust box in poor condition
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?
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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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