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WV05 RJJ

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,886 mi
Last recorded69,886 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 RJJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 69,886 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 64,710 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 59,709 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 59,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,088 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 47,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 47,412 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,145 miles

slight corrosion front disc plates

Fail 19 Feb 2010 40,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion front disc plates

Pass 29 Dec 2009 40,121 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 40,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside 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 RJJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJJ, 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 RJJ registered?

WV05 RJJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is WV05 RJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 RJJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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