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WL05 ELH

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,887 mi
Last recorded82,887 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 ELH
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 82,887 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 82,887 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 75,306 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 3 Oct 2017 75,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 88H Autogrip (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,420 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 67,420 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 57,902 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 57,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 50,008 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking.

Front flexi section of exhaust is deteriorated.

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,891 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust back box is corroaded

front flexi section of exhaust is deteriorated

nearside rear tyre is cracking in the tread

Fail 11 Oct 2013 42,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust back box is corroaded

front flexi section of exhaust is deteriorated

nearside rear tyre is cracking in the tread

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,146 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 28,206 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 28,034 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 21,226 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 15,016 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 9,829 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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WL05 ELH is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WL05 ELH, 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 WL05 ELH registered?

WL05 ELH is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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