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CV05 VMA

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,735 mi
Last recorded102,735 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 VMA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 102,735 miles

Offside Rear bumper support badly corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 102,717 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edges close to exposing the cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced has condensation inside (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear bumper support badly corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 98,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge close to exposing cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

condensation in offside headlamp

drivers seat belt retraction sluggish

spare wheel missing

Fail 9 Feb 2016 98,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge close to exposing cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

condensation in offside headlamp

drivers seat belt retraction sluggish

spare wheel missing

wiring loom wrapping around steering column lower u/j

Pass 17 Feb 2015 92,376 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 29 Dec 2014 92,360 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear bump stops missing

front exhaust mounting rubber missing

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Dec 2013 89,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear suspension bump stops detached

front exhaust mounting rubber broken

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight seepage from fuel filter, no positive leak visible

tailgate does not open , access for boot area checks made over rear seats

Fail 19 Dec 2013 89,148 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear suspension bump stops detached

front exhaust mounting rubber broken

rear exhaust box deteriorated

tailgate does not open , access for boot area checks made over rear seats

Pass 7 Jan 2013 81,937 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 81,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 72,564 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 72,564 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 66,747 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 58,515 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 46,627 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 33,569 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 VMA is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CV05 VMA, 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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CV05 VMA is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 March 2005.

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