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CV05 ZUD

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,895 mi
Last recorded51,895 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 51,895 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil seepage from drive shaft oil seal

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 DOT 2517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 DOT 2417 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 51,795 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil seepage from drive shaft oil seal

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 DOT 2517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 DOT 2417 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 50,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner sills corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 49,039 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 49,039 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 46,989 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2020 41,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 41,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 38,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 33,122 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 27,902 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre in sidewall ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front tyre has been run flat

Pass 30 Jun 2015 26,594 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 24,394 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 22,759 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 22,759 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,859 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 19,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2011 19,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2010 17,734 miles

os/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 13 Jun 2009 10,682 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 4,989 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 4,989 miles

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

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 ZUD is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZUD, 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 ZUD registered?

CV05 ZUD is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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