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DV05 LJO

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,043 mi
Last recorded94,043 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 LJO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 94,043 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 87,956 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 80,399 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 72,657 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 66,100 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 65,321 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear box corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on edges

n/s/f wiper blade split

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,223 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and cut in tyre wall

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,208 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

cut in o/s/f tyre wall [not to cords]

exhaust front bracket corroded and snapped.[still secure]

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

interior rear view mirror missing

n/s/r bumper loose

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm

o/s and n/s wiper blades split

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,059 miles

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Apr 2010 37,059 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Apr 2009 29,262 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,433 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DV05 LJO is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol 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 DV05 LJO, 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 DV05 LJO registered?

DV05 LJO is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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