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AF55 OCV

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,260 mi
Last recorded100,260 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 OCV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 100,260 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 May 2017 90,573 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 89,021 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 89,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 87,550 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 86,139 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 86,139 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 78,326 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 78,070 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,385 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front disc brakes worn

Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,487 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,663 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 14,832 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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AF55 OCV 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 78.6%.

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 AF55 OCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 OCV registered?

AF55 OCV is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is AF55 OCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 OCV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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