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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,368 cc

LX55 RFLMOT history

LX55 RFL is a grey petrol Fiat Idea first used on 15 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 58,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2026
Mileage
58,906 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 RFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Idea
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,368 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 RFL was last recorded at 58,906 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,206 miles · 23 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
700 miles
Average per year
2,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,906 miles
  • 2024 – 58,206 miles
  • 2023 – 56,993 miles
  • 2022 – 54,371 miles
  • 2021 – 53,062 miles
  • 2020 – 51,450 miles
  • 2019 – 46,394 miles
  • 2018 – 39,633 miles
  • 2017 – 34,179 miles
  • 2016 – 29,659 miles
  • 2015 – 28,606 miles
  • 2014 – 27,772 miles
  • 2013 – 26,569 miles
  • 2012 – 24,966 miles
  • 2011 – 23,573 miles
  • 2010 – 22,047 miles
  • 2009 – 20,577 miles
  • 2008 – 19,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,906 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,906 miles (+700)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    58,906 miles
    Test number
    874413120808
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass58,206 miles (+15)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    58,206 miles
    Test number
    878413366859
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail58,191 miles (+1,198)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,191 miles
    Test number
    115094021256
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle rear brake imbalance 47%, max allowed 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass56,993 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    56,993 miles
    Test number
    536891735661
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail56,987 miles (+2,616)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,987 miles
    Test number
    507866653598
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass54,371 miles (+1,309)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    54,371 miles
    Test number
    739221169527
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror backing missing
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn smooth inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front wiper deteriorating

  7. Pass53,062 miles (+1,612)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    53,062 miles
    Test number
    658629840172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower engine mounting poor condition

  8. Pass51,450 miles (+5,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    51,450 miles
    Test number
    562304065780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass46,394 miles (+6,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    46,394 miles
    Test number
    468663314672
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass39,633 miles (+5,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    39,633 miles
    Test number
    986621429135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass34,179 miles (+4,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    34,179 miles
    Test number
    389787478717
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre valve stems deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn HEAVY inner edge

  12. Pass29,659 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    29,659 miles
    Test number
    711119356927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,606 miles
    Test number
    136710155454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,600 miles (+828)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,600 miles
    Test number
    126950855061
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass27,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,772 miles
    Test number
    109031754402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,769 miles (+1,200)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,769 miles
    Test number
    666031954037
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass26,569 miles (+1,603)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,569 miles
    Test number
    655040453084
    • NoteO/s/r upper shock bush perished, may knock.

  18. Pass24,966 miles (+1,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,966 miles
    Test number
    456341652002
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass23,573 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,573 miles
    Test number
    249964551056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,047 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,047 miles
    Test number
    850713960081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,577 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,577 miles
    Test number
    703268179096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,719 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,719 miles
    Test number
    383038348404
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls

  23. Fail19,719 miles3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,719 miles
    Test number
    544379638292
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteGearbox leaking oil
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls

Questions about LX55 RFL

Does LX55 RFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 RFL expired on 22 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 RFL?
The MOT on LX55 RFL expired on 22 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 RFL done?
LX55 RFL was recorded at 58,906 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 2,307 miles a year.
Has LX55 RFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 RFL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LX55 RFL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX55 RFL find?
LX55 RFL passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing.

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