MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,149 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front tyre deteriorated
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre deteriorated
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front tyre on limits inner treadband
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Catalytic convertor is cracked but not leaking.
Front brake discs have some surface corrosion.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?
Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PE05 JFU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 PE05 JFU, 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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PE05 JFU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 March 2005.
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