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WV05 LZP

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,046 mi
Last recorded92,046 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 LZP
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 92,046 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

boot release faulty

Fail 23 Jan 2020 92,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Boot lid release faulty

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2018 91,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2016 90,172 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 82,428 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 82,421 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 73,115 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 73,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine temp warning lamp illuminated at the end of emmissions test - recommend inspection and rectification to prevent damage to engine

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre heavy perishing

os headlamp aim set to upper left limits

osr tyre very heavy perishing but not exposing cords

Both front tyres have extremely heavy inner edge wear

Fail 21 Aug 2013 56,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine temp warning lamp illuminated at the end of emmissions test - recommend inspection and rectification to prevent damage to engine

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre heavy perishing

os headlamp aim set to upper left limits

osr tyre very heavy perishing but not exposing cords

Both front tyres have extremely heavy inner edge wear

Pass 22 Aug 2012 42,137 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 42,137 miles

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

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 23 May 2011 40,690 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 40,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 37,229 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2009 33,721 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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WV05 LZP is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LZP, 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 LZP registered?

WV05 LZP is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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