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RV05 ULA

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,355 mi
Last recorded81,355 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 ULA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 81,355 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorating

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,967 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 64,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2015 64,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2014 57,485 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,920 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 49,920 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,777 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 42,777 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,623 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,393 miles

nsrseat belt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,854 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 15,469 miles

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

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

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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RV05 ULA is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RV05 ULA, 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 RV05 ULA registered?

RV05 ULA is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is RV05 ULA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 ULA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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