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FE05 OVS

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,917 mi
Last recorded87,917 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 OVS
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 87,917 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 87,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 83,131 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 83,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil level very low

Fail 20 Jun 2018 78,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil level very low

Pass 19 Jun 2017 74,175 miles

Handbrake cable worn

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring bump stops worn

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

rear exhaust mountings have temporary repair

Pass 26 May 2016 68,353 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak

main front to rear and both front flexi brake pipes/hoses covered in grease

Pass 4 Jun 2015 63,328 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both handbrake cables have worn outer casings

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust system rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2014 59,926 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2013 56,203 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,235 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 41,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2010 32,974 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,935 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 23,924 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 15,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 15,290 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,978 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

both front wiperblades starting to split

front exhaust rubber mounting broken only held together by safety strap

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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FE05 OVS is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue 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 FE05 OVS, 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 FE05 OVS registered?

FE05 OVS is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is FE05 OVS safe to buy?

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