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EA05 HRX

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,963 mi
Last recorded60,963 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 HRX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 60,963 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 31 May 2017 60,963 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 May 2016 53,533 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 53,514 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 May 2016 53,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEXIBLE JOINT BROKEN (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD WORN TO 2MM

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN OUT ON INNER EDGE

Pass 25 May 2015 48,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrossion on rear silencer

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 20 May 2015 48,458 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrossion on rear silencer

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 7 May 2014 44,279 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2013 36,639 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 28,711 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 23,506 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 18,784 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 18,784 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 14,476 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 11,240 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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EA05 HRX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA05 HRX, 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 EA05 HRX registered?

EA05 HRX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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