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MV55 OKE

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,991 mi
Last recorded81,991 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 OKE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 81,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 79,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 79,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

radiator lower pipe clip corroded through

Pass 21 Jun 2021 76,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner c.v boot slight leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 75,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 72,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 69,773 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 61,831 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front pipe flexi exhaust deteriorating

Fail 2 Feb 2016 61,804 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front pipe flexi exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,605 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,961 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 37,573 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 37,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 34,404 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 27,148 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,685 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 17,178 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 14,797 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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MV55 OKE is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MV55 OKE, 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 MV55 OKE registered?

MV55 OKE is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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