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FH05 LNZ

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

39,885 mi
Last recorded39,885 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 LNZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 39,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 39,884 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing interior (3.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 38,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 38,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 35,980 miles

Offside Rear lamp has condensation in it

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2019 35,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp has condensation in it

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2018 35,446 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 35,446 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 35,424 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 35,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 35,421 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,352 miles

nsr tyre perished and getting low on tread

osr tyre appears to have been drivem on under pressure

Pass 7 Jul 2010 25,039 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 21,111 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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FH05 LNZ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FH05 LNZ, 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 FH05 LNZ registered?

FH05 LNZ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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