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LV05 VFP

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,587 mi
Last recorded117,587 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VFP
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 117,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge, meets minimal pass criteria

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge, meets minimal pass criteria

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2017 108,517 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2017 108,515 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2016 98,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 98,668 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)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2015 88,524 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 88,522 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 77,202 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 65,689 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 51,023 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,008 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 38,511 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,912 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LV05 VFP is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LV05 VFP, 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 LV05 VFP registered?

LV05 VFP is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is LV05 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 VFP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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