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GJ55 EBK

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,620 mi
Last recorded74,620 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 EBK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 74,620 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall slight cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,266 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,834 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,464 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,876 miles

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

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

The rear silencer is in poor condition and has a slight blow

Pass 26 Sep 2011 64,002 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 60,607 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 60,607 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,410 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,393 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 42,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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GJ55 EBK is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GJ55 EBK, 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 GJ55 EBK registered?

GJ55 EBK is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is GJ55 EBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ55 EBK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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