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MW05 MZV

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,516 mi
Last recorded46,516 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 MZV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 46,516 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 46,516 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 44,212 miles

exhaust corroded at front flexi and rear box

Pass 10 Dec 2016 42,684 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre treads cracked

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 41,030 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 41,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 35,769 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 21,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracking 195/60/15 88h

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear exhaust corroded

rear indicator bulbs going white

Fail 3 Jul 2013 21,119 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracking 195/60/15 88h

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear exhaust corroded

rear indicator bulbs going white

Pass 2 Jul 2012 15,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs and pads corroded and worn

o/s/r shocker top bush torn

Pass 8 Jul 2011 12,856 miles

F Discs corroded

F Tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2010 11,599 miles

Both f tyres worn on inner edges

F Brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jul 2009 8,414 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 5,990 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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MW05 MZV is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MW05 MZV, 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 MW05 MZV registered?

MW05 MZV is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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The MOT history for MW05 MZV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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