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FD05 LFO

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,164 mi
Last recorded37,164 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 LFO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,164 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 37,164 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)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,115 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 26,964 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly perrished on sidewall

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge2

Pass 3 Feb 2009 22,221 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 21,671 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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FD05 LFO is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FD05 LFO, 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 FD05 LFO registered?

FD05 LFO is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FD05 LFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 LFO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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