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CV05 JHU

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,465 mi
Last recorded72,465 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 JHU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 72,465 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,239 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre tread depth getting low on 3 mm

Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,817 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,491 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise moving sat nav mounting bracket off of windscreen

front number plate cracked but not affecting view of registration number at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2009 43,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise moving sat nav mounting bracket off of windscreen

front number plate cracked but not affecting view of registration number at time of test

Fail 29 Aug 2008 37,909 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,909 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 JHU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 JHU, 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 CV05 JHU registered?

CV05 JHU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is CV05 JHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV05 JHU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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