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LG05 OGN

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,930 mi
Last recorded83,930 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 OGN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,930 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 79,455 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 79,292 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 67,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2015 58,451 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 52,379 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,262 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,050 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,211 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,135 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,949 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,799 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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LG05 OGN is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LG05 OGN, 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 LG05 OGN registered?

LG05 OGN is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LG05 OGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 OGN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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