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AP05 AOB

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,966 mi
Last recorded42,966 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 AOB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 42,966 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 41,414 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 39,808 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 37,908 miles

Nearside Front Has damage on wing and bumper

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 37,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Has damage on wing and bumper

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 34,322 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2014 34,319 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,749 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2013 30,749 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 27,953 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,662 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly tracking advised

Fail 27 Sep 2011 24,653 miles

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly tracking advised

Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,163 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 15,185 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 12,057 miles

N/S front tyre has damage to sidewall

Wipers starting to smear

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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AP05 AOB is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AP05 AOB, 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 AP05 AOB registered?

AP05 AOB is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is AP05 AOB safe to buy?

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