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FV05 HUY

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,579 mi
Last recorded144,579 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 HUY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 144,579 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 144,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 134,676 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 134,427 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 125,547 miles

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

brake pipes greased

unable to inspect front brake pads

Fail 26 Jan 2012 125,533 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

unable to inspect front brake pads

Fail 26 Aug 2011 123,074 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 123,074 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 97,079 miles

Advise both side repeaters faded borderline

Advise exhaust back box corroded

Advise security of exhaust back box

Pass 31 Jul 2009 71,664 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,191 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 48,190 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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FV05 HUY is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FV05 HUY, 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 FV05 HUY registered?

FV05 HUY is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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