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FE05 CAO

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,957 mi
Last recorded54,957 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 CAO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 54,957 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 49,649 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 44,913 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 38,710 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 32,872 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 32,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 27,334 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 22,054 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 22,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 16,770 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 11,413 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 10,696 miles

advise n/s/r indicator bulb fading

Fail 28 Feb 2008 10,696 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

advise n/s/r inicator bulb fading

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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FE05 CAO is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FE05 CAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE05 CAO registered?

FE05 CAO is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is FE05 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 CAO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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