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SV05 OVL

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,315 mi
Last recorded56,315 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 OVL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 56,315 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 56,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 53,076 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow in operation

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak transmission ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 48,327 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 46,481 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2015 46,466 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front exhaust bracket corroded off exhaust

Pass 22 May 2014 41,891 miles

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

exhaust front flex pipe deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2013 33,836 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn inner edges

rear silencer slightly deterioated

Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,907 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,726 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 17,896 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,981 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 10,452 miles

slight cut on n/s tyre outer sidewall

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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SV05 OVL 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 84.6%.

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 SV05 OVL, 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 SV05 OVL registered?

SV05 OVL is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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