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WV55 UTF

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,795 mi
Last recorded65,795 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 UTF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 65,795 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 59,242 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer tread wearing low

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 53,037 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 48,100 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 43,259 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 42,219 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,219 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 38,778 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,988 miles

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

front wipers slight poor clearing

Fail 9 Sep 2011 31,988 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front wipers slight poor clearing

Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,157 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 18,611 miles

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)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 18,611 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 5 Sep 2008 10,304 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 UTF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UTF, 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 UTF registered?

WV55 UTF is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 10 September 2005.

Is WV55 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 UTF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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