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MV05 ZTF

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,877 mi
Last recorded114,877 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 ZTF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 114,877 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

offside front body sill rusty

rear exhaust corroded & peeling

Pass 4 Sep 2019 110,482 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox dogs bone lower mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible piece also rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear tyre treads slight perished

Fail 3 Sep 2019 110,482 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush and casing corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox dogs bone lower mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible piece also rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded poor condition (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and casing corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear tyre treads slight perished

Pass 6 Sep 2018 103,839 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 99,655 miles

Front Both tyres slightly woren inner walls

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage Both sides. (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 99,655 miles

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

Front Both tyres slightly woren inner walls

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage Both sides. (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 92,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 92,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 86,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 86,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,313 miles

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

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

centre rear seatbelt fastener cover damaged/missing

nearside front tyre outer wall deterioated 175/65/14T

Fail 3 Jun 2014 79,313 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

centre rear seatbelt fastener cover damaged/missing

nearside front tyre outer wall deterioated 175/65/14T

Pass 8 Jun 2013 69,854 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2013 69,854 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,748 miles

both front tyres worn to zero on inner edges

offside rear tyre splitting on outer shoulder

offside wiper blade torn

Fail 3 Apr 2012 62,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres worn to zero on inner edges

offside rear tyre splitting on outer shoulder

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,249 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 53,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,992 miles

offside front tyre worn to zero on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,845 miles

E M L light on

offside front tyre worn to zero on inner edge

oil leak noted

Pass 9 Apr 2008

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 ZTF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZTF, 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 ZTF registered?

MV05 ZTF is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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