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DU55 EWP

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,890 mi
Last recorded104,890 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 EWP
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 104,890 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating

Pass 24 Nov 2021 94,407 miles

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective rear mount ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 84,969 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking gases.

Fail 11 Dec 2020 84,897 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking gases.

Pass 27 Nov 2019 80,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2019 80,085 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 71,759 miles

Front both side wiper deteriorated

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear both side tyre start to crack

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 62,297 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2016 54,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 48,806 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 46,841 miles

rear exhaust box has some deterioration

Pass 16 Sep 2013 41,641 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2013 41,641 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,816 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,971 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 21,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,156 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 15,527 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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DU55 EWP is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 DU55 EWP, 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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DU55 EWP is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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