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WJ05 OCM

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,138 mi
Last recorded80,138 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 OCM
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 80,138 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2016 68,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted at time of test

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jan 2016 68,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted at time of test

engine management light on

Pass 10 Feb 2015 64,743 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)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 64,743 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 57,742 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 52,282 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 52,075 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2012 44,452 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 36,363 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 30,542 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 30,542 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2009 22,244 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 16,357 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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WJ05 OCM is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ05 OCM, 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 WJ05 OCM registered?

WJ05 OCM is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ05 OCM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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