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DX55 UTH

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,635 mi
Last recorded86,635 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 UTH
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,635 miles

cv grease present at nearside front hub assembly

Pass 6 Nov 2014 85,272 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 85,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 76,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 76,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 58,753 miles

front windscreen cracked.

Fail 10 Jan 2013 58,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front windscreen cracked.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,083 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,911 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 36,911 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 32,360 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 35,351 miles

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

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

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

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

requires frontbrake discs when pads are replaced

Pass 24 Jun 2009 26,766 miles

nail nsr tyre

rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,225 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 UTH is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DX55 UTH, 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 UTH registered?

DX55 UTH is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is DX55 UTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 UTH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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