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CX05 LGW

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,585 mi
Last recorded96,585 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 LGW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2017 96,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 86,482 miles

BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

CHILD SEAT FITTED IN REAR

Fail 17 Nov 2016 86,458 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure DRIVERS (8.2.2)

BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

CHILD SEAT FITTED IN REAR

Pass 26 Nov 2015 72,373 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED

NEARSIDE FORNT TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGE

REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 27 Nov 2014 57,830 miles

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 42,318 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 38,392 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 35,674 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Nov 2010 33,232 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010

slight leak water pump area

Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,841 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Feb 2008 16,023 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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CX05 LGW is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CX05 LGW, 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 CX05 LGW registered?

CX05 LGW is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is CX05 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 LGW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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