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RN54 TEU

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,386 mi
Last recorded44,386 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 TEU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 44,386 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 38,759 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 36,768 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 32,688 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 32,688 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 31,341 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 30,323 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 30,323 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 30,323 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 29,180 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 29,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 27,955 miles

Coolant leak

advise front brake discs corroded.

advise front number plate damaged.

advise nearside inner cv gaitor weeping grease.

advise offside rear indicator faded.

advise rear exhaust rubber split.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 26,904 miles

advise both front tyres wearing uneven

advise nearside wiper blade slight split

Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,233 miles

front tyres scrubbing inside edges

front wipers split

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jan 2008 22,433 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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RN54 TEU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RN54 TEU, 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 RN54 TEU registered?

RN54 TEU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is RN54 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN54 TEU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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