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DN05 OTH

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,985 mi
Last recorded81,985 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 OTH
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 81,985 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,565 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 72,854 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 72,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2017 68,447 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread area

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 May 2017 68,447 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread area

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2016 66,026 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 66,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,473 miles

exhaust corroded

front wipers split

light oil misting on engine and gearbox

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 18 Apr 2014 60,024 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 60,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 52,231 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 45,101 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 37,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,841 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 26,683 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,805 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,911 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 23,859 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)

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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DN05 OTH 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 DN05 OTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN05 OTH registered?

DN05 OTH is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is DN05 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 OTH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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