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CE05 HXL

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,705 mi
Last recorded90,705 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 HXL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 90,705 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 85,236 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 85,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 83,970 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 83,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 78,526 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 62,365 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 62,365 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 46,191 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 33,060 miles

REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 1 Dec 2009 25,358 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,057 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 15,560 miles

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

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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CE05 HXL is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CE05 HXL, 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 CE05 HXL registered?

CE05 HXL is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is CE05 HXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 HXL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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