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WV05 RFO

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,510 mi
Last recorded140,510 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 140,510 miles

Engine stabilizer knocking when gears engaged

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged not in correct bracket (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 140,510 miles

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

Engine stabilizer knocking when gears engaged

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged not in correct bracket (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 130,341 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 130,339 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 125,526 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 125,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect sun bleached (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 118,910 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 108,395 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 94,337 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated rear

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 79,347 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,835 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,045 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 45,676 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2012 45,674 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 40,484 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,743 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,568 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 23,814 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 RFO is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WV05 RFO, 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 RFO registered?

WV05 RFO is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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