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EA55 MBV

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,885 mi
Last recorded90,885 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 MBV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 90,885 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 90,885 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 80,970 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 78,194 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 71,260 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 59,420 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 53,402 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 47,899 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 47,899 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 41,279 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 25,984 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 16,444 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 16,444 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 13,787 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 9,932 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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EA55 MBV is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EA55 MBV, 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 EA55 MBV registered?

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

Is EA55 MBV safe to buy?

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