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FY05 VOD

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,894 mi
Last recorded82,894 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 VOD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 82,894 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Dec 2020 82,874 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Feb 2020 82,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 82,187 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 82,172 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 77,623 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 77,323 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 77,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2016 68,199 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 63,684 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,480 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 56,353 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,353 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,234 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2013 50,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,814 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2012 44,785 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,186 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,716 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,654 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,594 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 VOD is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY05 VOD, 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 VOD registered?

FY05 VOD is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is FY05 VOD safe to buy?

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