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DU05 ODV

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,730 mi
Last recorded81,730 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 ODV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 81,730 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 81,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 78,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 71,036 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 71,036 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 61,847 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing unevenly, balding on outer edge, close to plies

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 61,847 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing unevenly, balding on outer edge, close to plies

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 55,297 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 55,294 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 50,245 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 7 Mar 2014 44,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,255 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 40,255 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,720 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 35,720 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,195 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 31,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front brake disc scored. o/s front seat runner has slight play.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 26,644 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

drivers seat has movement in the base but not yet considered to be insecure.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,801 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 13,539 miles

o/s & n /s front tyres getting low & worn on inside edges

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 ODV is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ODV, 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 DU05 ODV registered?

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

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