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DS05 FBK

2005 Fiat Idea

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,481 mi
Last recorded86,481 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 FBK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 86,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete rear axle heavily corroded and in need of attention (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear back plates corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 86,479 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete rear axle heavily corroded and in need of attention (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear back plates corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 76,589 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 76,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 69,800 miles

rear axle and rear spring heavily corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,762 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 53,197 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 53,197 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2015 45,390 miles

both rear tyres splitting no cords or wires showwing

Fail 24 Apr 2015 45,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres splitting no cords or wires showwing

Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,908 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 39,908 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,101 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,188 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,829 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 19,629 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,055 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 16,055 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 13,443 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 13,443 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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DS05 FBK is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS05 FBK, 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 DS05 FBK registered?

DS05 FBK is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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