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FY05 MFE

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

92,464 mi
Last recorded92,464 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 MFE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2023 92,464 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 84,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 84,485 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 77,701 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 72,834 miles

Offside Rear cos spring rusting

Fail 15 Oct 2019 72,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear cos spring rusting

Pass 3 Nov 2018 65,140 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 60,979 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 58,884 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 58,882 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 53,394 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 53,394 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 51,568 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 51,057 miles

nsr tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 18 Mar 2015 51,057 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nsr tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,602 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

nearside rear tyre badly perished due to age

Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,318 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 46,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,378 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 38,314 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 38,313 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside rear top damper bush

Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,068 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 32,068 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,737 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 15,493 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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FY05 MFE is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FY05 MFE, 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 FY05 MFE registered?

FY05 MFE is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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