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ML05 ZZF

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,894 mi
Last recorded57,894 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 ZZF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,894 miles

Coolant leak suspect radiator ()

EML remains on and fault messages displayed

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 57,894 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML remains on and fault messages displayed

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 53,816 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 53,816 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 49,558 miles

O/S REAR WING SIGNS OF DAMAGE

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases OUTER SKIN CORRODED (7.1.2)

TYRE SIZE 195/60/15

Fail 12 Jul 2016 49,558 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S REAR WING SIGNS OF DAMAGE

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases OUTER SKIN CORRODED (7.1.2)

TYRE SIZE 195/60/15

Pass 20 Dec 2014 42,690 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 42,690 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 37,075 miles

Nearside front and Nearside rear tyre perished on outer wall

Fail 22 Jul 2013 37,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front and Nearside rear tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 15 Dec 2011 30,351 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 30,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

REAR TYRES TREAD EDGES WORN & SIDEWALL SPLITING

Pass 5 Aug 2010 25,288 miles

front both tyres nearly worn inner edges

near side rear tyre worn outter edges

Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,574 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 16,748 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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ML05 ZZF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ML05 ZZF, 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 ML05 ZZF registered?

ML05 ZZF is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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