MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,877 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Front Both tyres slightly woren inner walls
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage Both sides. (2.7.4)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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)
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
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
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
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
both front tyres worn to zero on inner edges
offside rear tyre splitting on outer shoulder
offside wiper blade torn
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
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)
offside front tyre worn to zero on inner edge
E M L light on
offside front tyre worn to zero on inner edge
oil leak noted
How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?
Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.
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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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MV05 ZTF is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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