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PK05 OVP

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,562 mi
Last recorded140,562 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 OVP
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 140,562 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer sill sill corroded

both rear springs rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2017 125,052 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 112,791 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 97,166 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust back box slight corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 86,489 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 86,479 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust front pipe bracken broken and back box is deterated.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 74,363 miles

rear exhaust poor

Fail 7 Jun 2012 73,925 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

rear exhaust poor

Pass 3 Mar 2011 52,571 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,513 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,130 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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PK05 OVP is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PK05 OVP, 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 PK05 OVP registered?

PK05 OVP is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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