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WV05 RVN

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,669 mi
Last recorded84,669 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 RVN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 84,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 84,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 83,827 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 83,046 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 May 2019 83,046 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 82,191 miles

backbox of exhaust outer skin peeling

Pass 12 Jul 2017 75,682 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 71,919 miles

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

Front flexi and rear back box perishing

Fail 7 Jul 2016 71,919 miles

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

Front flexi and rear back box perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,264 miles

rear exhaustbox deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 52,895 miles

osf/osr/nsr tyre perishing

rear back box perishing

Fail 3 Jul 2014 52,890 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

osf/osr/nsr tyre perishing

rear back box perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2013 44,352 miles

Back box outer casing perishing

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,079 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,338 miles

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 16 Jul 2010 23,668 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 23,668 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,704 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 13,137 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 RVN is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RVN, 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 RVN registered?

WV05 RVN is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is WV05 RVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 RVN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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