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EA55 MBU

2005 Fiat Idea

Yellow Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,052 mi
Last recorded155,052 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 MBU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 155,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 148,388 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 148,382 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken DO NOT DRIVE THE BROKEN SPRING CAN CAUSE MORE DAMAGE AND COULD COMPROMISE THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 147,490 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 141,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 128,866 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 128,698 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,325 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 102,885 miles

rear bump stops adrift

rear exhaust back box corroded and skin peeling

Fail 25 Nov 2013 102,885 miles

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

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

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

rear bump stops adrift

rear exhaust back box corroded and skin peeling

Pass 20 Nov 2012 89,879 miles

Exhaust back box corroded/peeling.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre low on tread (2mm)

Nearside front wiper split

Offside rear bump stop adrift

Offside rear tyre low on tread (2mm)

battery flat

offside front tyre low on tread (2mm)

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 23 Nov 2011 76,996 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 64,303 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 38,070 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 38,070 miles

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

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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EA55 MBU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Yellow with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA55 MBU, 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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EA55 MBU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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