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RE05 ETF

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,812 mi
Last recorded49,812 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ETF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 49,812 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 49,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre sidewall very cracked/perrished

Pass 22 Feb 2018 49,419 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perrished

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perrished

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perrished

Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,896 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,480 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2015 47,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,666 miles

both rear shock absorber top bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer deterioratred

Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,878 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,425 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,545 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,397 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 10,607 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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RE05 ETF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RE05 ETF, 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 RE05 ETF registered?

RE05 ETF is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is RE05 ETF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 ETF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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