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MV05 LFO

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,811 mi
Last recorded68,811 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LFO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 68,811 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 61,298 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 61,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,457 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 53,757 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 53,757 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 42,554 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,759 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiper blades worn

Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,222 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 26,888 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,609 miles

FRONT PANEL DAMEGED.NEARSIDE SILL AND DOOR DAMEGED.

OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS DAMEGED.

Fail 31 Mar 2008 20,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS DAMEGED AND FRONT PANEL.

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 LFO is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV05 LFO, 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 MV05 LFO registered?

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

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