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RN54 UPL

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,813 mi
Last recorded34,813 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 UPL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 34,813 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 34,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine oil warning lamp on.

engine warning lamp remains on

Pass 24 Apr 2013 33,621 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 33,612 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 30,842 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,681 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 22,447 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 19,402 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 May 2008 16,466 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 16,086 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 UPL is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UPL, 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 UPL registered?

RN54 UPL is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 18 February 2005.

Is RN54 UPL safe to buy?

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