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CV55 ZCY

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,058 mi
Last recorded117,058 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 ZCY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 117,058 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 110,355 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 110,355 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 100,096 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 100,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 91,050 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 77,926 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 77,926 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 66,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,739 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 51,883 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,668 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 45,666 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2009 38,804 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 38,804 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,020 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 27,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CV55 ZCY is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CV55 ZCY, 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 CV55 ZCY registered?

CV55 ZCY is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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