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WV05 LZC

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,903 mi
Last recorded76,903 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 LZC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 76,903 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2019 76,903 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S,N/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2017 76,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 71,005 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 71,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,933 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 63,933 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 57,392 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 57,392 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 52,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 52,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,104 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 48,104 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 44,069 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,956 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 38,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

adv o/s/r tyre has a small tear not exposing cords

Pass 13 Feb 2008 48,645 miles

Nearside 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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WV05 LZC is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel 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 WV05 LZC, 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 WV05 LZC registered?

WV05 LZC is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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