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LT05 JSV

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,578 mi
Last recorded88,578 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 JSV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 88,578 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 88,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Front tyres worn

Pass 25 Feb 2016 80,801 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 69,337 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 66,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 66,916 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,114 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 57,114 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 56,816 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,137 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 56,137 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 38,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside 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)

engine oil level low

fuel level low

nearside rear tyre cracking around edge of tread

Pass 3 Feb 2011 27,404 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 23,752 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 22,039 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 18,520 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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LT05 JSV is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT05 JSV, 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 LT05 JSV registered?

LT05 JSV is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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