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DU05 HNK

2005 Fiat Idea

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,561 mi
Last recorded148,561 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 HNK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2019 148,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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 outer sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached pin snaped braket snaped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear chassys (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear sill backs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 142,258 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/jacking point areas weak (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/ jacking pint areas weak (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 133,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s n/s/r floor (jacking points) slightly corroded

o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 133,891 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part o/s n/s (3.6.B.4a)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s sill (5.2.6)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s n/s/r floor (jacking points) slightly corroded

o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 124,350 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside slight leakage of grease due to pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear floor jacking pionts (2.4.A.3)

offside front outer sill corroded just outside of prescribed area

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 124,074 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake binding nearside and offside (3.7.B.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside slight leakage of grease due to pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear floor jacking pionts (2.4.A.3)

offside front outer sill corroded just outside of prescribed area

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 115,769 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s rear handbrake cable outer casing worn

Pass 21 Feb 2014 105,417 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 96,734 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 96,723 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 86,587 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 86,585 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,428 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 76,327 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear door wont open

Pass 1 Mar 2010 64,843 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 52,318 miles

16% imbalance on front service brakes

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2009 52,318 miles

16% imbalance on front service brakes

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,457 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DU05 HNK is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DU05 HNK, 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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DU05 HNK is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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