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FV05 LHP

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,335 mi
Last recorded83,335 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 LHP
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 83,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 83,335 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills, front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills, front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 80,998 miles

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

Parking brake may need adjustment

Fail 8 Jan 2020 80,998 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake may need adjustment

Pass 12 Jan 2019 77,432 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 77,420 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2018 73,637 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 73,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 69,800 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 66,222 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 57,640 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 48,773 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 48,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 42,097 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 34,593 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front exhaust hanger showing deteriation

Pass 6 Jan 2011 26,841 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 19,281 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 11,844 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 10,028 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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FV05 LHP 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 FV05 LHP, 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 FV05 LHP registered?

FV05 LHP is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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