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PL05 WVF

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,442 mi
Last recorded96,442 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 WVF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 96,442 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders.

light surface damage to windscreen.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 96,410 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on shoulders.

driver's door exterior handle partially siezed.

light surface damage to windscreen.

nearside rear door check strap loose.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 94,024 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 85,514 miles

o/s/f ball joint gaiter split

Pass 19 Jul 2010 78,323 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 78,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 72,470 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 52,784 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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PL05 WVF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL05 WVF, 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 PL05 WVF registered?

PL05 WVF is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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