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CP05 WHN

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

105,919 mi
Last recorded105,919 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 WHN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 105,919 miles

Air filter housing loose

Catalytic converter heat shield loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 94,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2022 92,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 92,936 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 90,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 90,925 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 89,056 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 89,032 miles

Emissions not tested flexi blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 87,572 miles

Nearside Front slight movement in shock absorbers top bearing

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm warning bars/worn on outer edge/perished and nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre nearing 2mm warning bars and perished

slight surface corrosion under vehicle/suspension components

Fail 8 Jan 2019 87,572 miles

Nearside Front slight movement in shock absorbers top bearing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm warning bars/worn on outer edge/perished and nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre nearing 2mm warning bars and perished

slight surface corrosion under vehicle/suspension components

Pass 10 Jan 2018 86,599 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 85,576 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2015 81,480 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre, cracking on outer edge, 3mm

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre, cracking within tread

Offside top engine mount slight play

exhaust back box deteriorated

lower underbody gear box mount, deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2014 75,002 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2013 68,740 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 68,740 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 60,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 60,673 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 52,277 miles

Advise unable to fully inspect all four fully inner wheel arches due to trims fitted.

Fail 12 Dec 2011 52,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Advise unable to fully inspect all four fully inner wheel arches due to trims fitted.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 43,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 35,198 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 35,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,235 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,225 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 28,225 miles

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

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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CP05 WHN is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CP05 WHN, 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 CP05 WHN registered?

CP05 WHN is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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