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MV05 LCF

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,000 mi
Last recorded117,000 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LCF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 117,000 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 113,166 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box slight corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 113,166 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box slight corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 108,323 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 108,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 167,469 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 95,321 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 21,788 miles

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)

both rear tyres close to limit and surface crackingm rear exhaust box deterioating

Pass 31 Oct 2013 71,253 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,594 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 56,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 52,922 miles

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

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

rear wiper rubber.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 52,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 52,916 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 44,723 miles

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

n/s mirror glass brocken/main earth strap brocked

Pass 17 Jul 2009 44,723 miles

n/s mirror glass brocken/main earth strap brocked

Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,017 miles

both front tyres are rotational/but rears are not 185/65r14

Pass 14 Feb 2008 33,629 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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MV05 LCF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MV05 LCF, 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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MV05 LCF is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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