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CV05 EUT

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,860 mi
Last recorded80,860 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 EUT
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 80,860 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 74,864 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 60,007 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 60,003 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 59,735 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,005 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 56,343 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 56,342 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 54,387 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 52,444 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,058 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 47,391 miles

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 7 Mar 2013 44,443 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,210 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 41,210 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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 17 Mar 2011 35,870 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 30,983 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 25,683 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,764 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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CV05 EUT is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CV05 EUT, 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 CV05 EUT registered?

CV05 EUT is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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