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GJ05 RKK

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,630 mi
Last recorded118,630 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 RKK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 118,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear exhaust box deteriorated

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 118,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear exhaust box deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 102,087 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 102,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 93,779 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 90,742 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 83,648 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2013 78,919 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,476 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,318 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,431 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 55,357 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,277 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,226 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 30,222 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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GJ05 RKK is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GJ05 RKK, 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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GJ05 RKK is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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