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DV55 UHA

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,954 mi
Last recorded105,954 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 UHA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 105,954 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside rear lamp lens slightly cracked

Rear Axle beam / spring cups corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 104,941 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan / jacking point corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside rear lamp lens slightly cracked

Rear Axle beam / spring cups corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 102,731 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 102,727 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 100,480 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 100,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 97,701 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 97,698 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 94,859 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 92,360 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 89,401 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 85,517 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust shield falling apart

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 17 Dec 2018 85,514 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust shield falling apart

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

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 13 Dec 2017 81,508 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 81,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 76,791 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 71,805 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/r bump stop adrift

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade slpit

Pass 17 Dec 2014 66,532 miles

n/s/r light cluster damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2014 66,530 miles

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

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

n/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,107 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 54,893 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 54,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 49,050 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 42,898 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 36,227 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,246 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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DV55 UHA is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DV55 UHA, 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 UHA registered?

DV55 UHA is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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