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LM05 TSU

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,949 mi
Last recorded87,949 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 TSU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 87,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 87,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 81,096 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 76,017 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,930 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2011 40,054 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 33,415 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs pitted inner side

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,280 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,307 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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LM05 TSU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LM05 TSU, 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 LM05 TSU registered?

LM05 TSU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is LM05 TSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 TSU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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