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DV55 NUU

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,906 mi
Last recorded110,906 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 NUU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 110,906 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 110,903 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 109,678 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front edgers wearing (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2015 107,347 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 105,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracked / perrished

Fail 14 Apr 2014 105,352 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracked / perrished

Pass 1 May 2013 103,192 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 47,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 26,992 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,958 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 19,288 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Dec 2008 19,288 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres worn on inner 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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DV55 NUU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV55 NUU, 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 DV55 NUU registered?

DV55 NUU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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