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DX55 TVD

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,020 mi
Last recorded83,020 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 TVD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2024 83,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury lower sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear silencer rusty

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2023 81,916 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 81,004 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 81,004 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 79,831 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 78,132 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 74,999 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 71,617 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 67,341 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 67,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 65,170 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 65,170 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 61,037 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 61,037 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,339 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,608 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,620 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 34,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 34,227 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,607 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 28,552 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,715 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 16,791 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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DX55 TVD is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DX55 TVD, 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 DX55 TVD registered?

DX55 TVD is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is DX55 TVD safe to buy?

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