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PE05 FZF

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,627 mi
Last recorded130,627 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 FZF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 130,627 miles

front brake pads worn

n/s/r tyre worn edges

o/s/f tyre worn edges

o/s/r tyre worn edges

Fail 26 May 2015 130,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake pads worn

n/s/r tyre worn edges

o/s/f tyre worn edges

o/s/r tyre worn edges

Pass 27 May 2014 125,610 miles

both rear tyres worn edges, front brake pads worn, slight blow exhaust, n/s/f inner drive shaft oil seal leakin g,

Fail 24 May 2014 125,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both rear tyres worn edges, front brake pads worn, slight blow exhaust, n/s/f inner drive shaft oil seal leakin g,

Pass 31 May 2013 119,659 miles

Corrosion on rear axle.

Front bottom ball joint dust cover at n/s perishing.

Nail in o/s rear tyre.

Rear tyre wearing on edges at n/s.

Pass 2 Jun 2012 113,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 95,628 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 95,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

h/brake reserve travel poor

Pass 12 Jun 2010 87,205 miles

exhaust getting corroded

front discs getting worn

washers lazy

Pass 23 Jun 2009 77,056 miles

front wishbone bushes getting perished

gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2008 64,534 miles

both top strut mounts getting worn

front discs getting worn

front pads getting low

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

some play steering rack

washers ?

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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PE05 FZF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PE05 FZF, 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 PE05 FZF registered?

PE05 FZF is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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