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P4 LUA

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,422 mi
Last recorded65,422 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 LUA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 65,422 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 58,402 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,195 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 56,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,053 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 52,053 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,585 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 43,585 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,500 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 38,500 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,731 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,485 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,044 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 20,044 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,212 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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P4 LUA is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P4 LUA, 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 P4 LUA registered?

P4 LUA is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is P4 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P4 LUA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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