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EA05 URV

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,312 mi
Last recorded98,312 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 URV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 98,312 miles

Both front to rear

Nearside Front Brake disc slightly corroded on the inside

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Wiper blade starting to split

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wear in steering rack

Pass 20 Dec 2022 92,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Slight knock in steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2021 88,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension leg top mount slightly seized

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 87,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension leg top mount slightly siezed

Fail 17 Dec 2020 87,891 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 84,812 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 80,199 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 76,702 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 72,754 miles

nail in tread of offside rear tyre

nearside outer driveshaft boot has a small hole

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2015 69,256 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated, but not blowing.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,074 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated, but not blowing

Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,425 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 55,456 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low, esp. on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,545 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 49,445 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear tyre getting low/punctured

Pass 6 Jul 2010 44,356 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,758 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 38,758 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,672 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 32,672 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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EA05 URV is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA05 URV, 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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EA05 URV is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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