MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear bumper support badly corroded
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?
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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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