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PE55 PPZ

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,730 mi
Last recorded117,730 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 PPZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 117,730 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 102,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded

front discs are corroded

oil warning light shown on meter

Fail 6 Aug 2015 102,811 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded

front discs are corroded

oil warning light shown on meter

Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,836 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,289 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 71,289 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,626 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 61,625 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 55,643 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,891 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,293 miles

N/s/r door scuffed

N/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,612 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 30,610 miles

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

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

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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PE55 PPZ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PE55 PPZ, 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 PE55 PPZ registered?

PE55 PPZ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is PE55 PPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE55 PPZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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