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WJ05 OCX

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

93,477 mi
Last recorded93,477 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 OCX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 93,477 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 73,229 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 85,857 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box has deterioration

Pass 5 Apr 2013 85,857 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box has deterioration

Pass 4 Apr 2012 80,923 miles

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

advise offside rear park brake performance slightly low

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2012 80,923 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

advise offside rear park brake performance slightly low

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2011 75,680 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 75,680 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,456 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 55,252 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 36,240 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 36,239 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,725 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 OCX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WJ05 OCX, 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 OCX registered?

WJ05 OCX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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