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WN55 GFK

2005 Fiat Idea

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,106 mi
Last recorded101,106 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 GFK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 101,106 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 93,813 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 93,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 87,330 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 83,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side's (5.2.3 (e))

oil fouling

Fail 22 Sep 2021 83,762 miles

Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side's (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side's (5.2.3 (e))

oil fouling

Pass 22 Sep 2020 74,116 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 74,116 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 67,016 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 67,016 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 60,399 miles

Rear shock top rubbers split

Pass 27 Sep 2017 55,460 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 55,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 51,423 miles

Rear shocks top bushes split

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,394 miles

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

rear shock top bushes split

Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,815 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the outer side wall.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 43,815 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the outer side wall.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,193 miles

front wipers smearing

near side rear tyre small cut on sidewall

Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,971 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 31,447 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,239 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,978 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 15,504 miles

O/S/F Tyre has had a sidewall repair

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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WN55 GFK is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WN55 GFK, 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 WN55 GFK registered?

WN55 GFK is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is WN55 GFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN55 GFK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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