MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,443 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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 ()
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 ()
Oil leak ()
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 ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
centre seatbelt faulty
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FV54 ZBL safe to buy?
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