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AD54 VMV

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,935 mi
Last recorded87,935 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 VMV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 87,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 87,935 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 76,190 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 76,182 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 59,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres inner edges devoid at time of test

o/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 28 Aug 2012 36,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres inner edges devoid at time of test

o/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2011 25,996 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,996 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 15,722 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 14,314 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 12,036 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 9,433 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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AD54 VMV is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AD54 VMV, 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 AD54 VMV registered?

AD54 VMV is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 14 February 2005.

Is AD54 VMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 VMV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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