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FV54 ZBL

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,443 mi
Last recorded66,443 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 ZBL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 66,443 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisy when moved (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop detached

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

Rear Exhaust fouling body causing knocking on rear

Fail 14 Feb 2019 66,441 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisy when moved (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop detached

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

Rear Exhaust fouling body causing knocking on rear

Fail 4 Feb 2019 66,435 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened very noisey (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 5 Jan 2019 66,299 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bearing seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 62,075 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jan 2018 62,071 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 58,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 58,370 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 54,504 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 49,603 miles

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

Oil leak

centre seatbelt faulty

Pass 17 Jan 2014 44,611 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 39,170 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 34,873 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 34,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,010 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 25,240 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 21,117 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 17,396 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 17,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FV54 ZBL is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV54 ZBL, 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 FV54 ZBL registered?

FV54 ZBL is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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