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EK05 VSN

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,142 mi
Last recorded64,142 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 VSN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 64,142 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 64,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2020 55,058 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 54,594 miles

Front OIL LEAK

Fail 27 Feb 2019 54,594 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front OIL LEAK

Pass 7 Mar 2018 53,609 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 51,789 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2016 50,245 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 48,887 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 47,596 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,552 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 45,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 41,803 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight flat spot - tread & tyre condition ok

Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,489 miles

o/s/r tyre has a flat spot on tyre tread

Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,116 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 5 Mar 2009 25,008 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 23,002 miles

gearbox oily

Pass 18 Apr 2008 22,898 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 22,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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EK05 VSN is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EK05 VSN, 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 EK05 VSN registered?

EK05 VSN is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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