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WF55 WXC

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,958 mi
Last recorded128,958 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 WXC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 128,958 miles

Nearside front tyre very low on inner edge and close to limit

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2015 128,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre very low on inner edge and close to limit

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2014 121,390 miles

nearside front tyre worn

slight play in steering rack

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

diesel glow plug warning light flasing on dash

Fail 15 Sep 2014 121,330 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

diesel glow plug warning light flasing on dash

nearside front tyre worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2013 110,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 110,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 103,142 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 96,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 92,357 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 87,280 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 87,280 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 81,780 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 81,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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WF55 WXC is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WF55 WXC, 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 WF55 WXC registered?

WF55 WXC is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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