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WV55 AVJ

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,739 mi
Last recorded85,739 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 AVJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 85,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 85,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 83,759 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 83,748 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 80,347 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,895 miles

rear exhaust box external skin corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 70,528 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2015 63,241 miles

Rear exhaust and front flexible joint deteriorated

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2015 63,241 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust and front flexible joint deteriorated

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2014 54,708 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 54,708 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 46,709 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 43,461 miles

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

near side rear tyre has side wall scuff

Fail 9 Nov 2012 43,461 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre has side wall scuff

Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,424 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wipers split

Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,929 miles

both rear shocker mounting bushes perrished

centre exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 18 Sep 2009 31,868 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,890 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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WV55 AVJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WV55 AVJ, 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 WV55 AVJ registered?

WV55 AVJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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