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AF05 TPY

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,477 mi
Last recorded88,477 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 TPY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 88,477 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 88,476 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,506 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2014 82,718 miles

Both front tyres wearing from inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear tyres side walls pershing.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 82,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing from inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear tyres side walls pershing.

Pass 8 Jun 2013 76,579 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 71,553 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,025 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,543 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,749 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear indicator lens damaged.

Nearside rear wing dented

Fail 1 Sep 2009 34,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear indicator lens damaged.

Nearside rear wing dented

Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,686 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 21,686 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

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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AF05 TPY is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AF05 TPY, 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 AF05 TPY registered?

AF05 TPY is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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