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AO05 AWA

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,909 mi
Last recorded96,909 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 AWA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,909 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front exhaust mount insecure

Fail 8 Apr 2013 52,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 52,792 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,623 miles

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2012 49,623 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2011 43,325 miles

Oil leak

both rear shocks upper bushes splitt

front pads worn

handbrake travel

osr bumpstop splitt

osr tyre worn

rear coil springs rusted

side repeators disscoloured

Pass 1 Apr 2010 37,333 miles

both rear upper shock bushes cracking

handbrake travel

os side repeator disscoloured

osr tyre worn

Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,354 miles

gearbox oil leak

handbrake travel

nsr tyre worn on outer egde

osr upper shock bush worn

Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,114 miles

both rear shock upper bushes splitting

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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AO05 AWA is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO05 AWA, 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 AO05 AWA registered?

AO05 AWA is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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