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SB05 AFV

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,065 mi
Last recorded62,065 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 AFV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,065 miles

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and rear box

n/sf top strut bearing slightly stiff

Fail 15 Mar 2016 61,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and rear box

n/sf top strut bearing slightly stiff

Pass 13 Apr 2015 55,879 miles

front flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2014 50,867 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 50,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2013 42,485 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 42,485 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 31,591 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,537 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,126 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 23,126 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2009 18,920 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 14,921 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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SB05 AFV is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange 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 SB05 AFV, 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 SB05 AFV registered?

SB05 AFV is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is SB05 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB05 AFV 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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