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DY05 OBV

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,700 mi
Last recorded62,700 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 OBV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 62,700 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords low tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 61,431 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 61,425 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush os,ns (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex weak insircure limits (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box weak corrded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 60,045 miles

Hi-level brake lamp +50%

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside wall, STRONGLY advise replacement asap! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated and has a minor leak

Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,701 miles

Front exgaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,947 miles

elc fan burning

Pass 11 Apr 2016 55,283 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,749 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,415 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 49,906 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise rear exhaust weak

advise wiper weak torn

Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,209 miles

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

rear exhaust outter casing deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2012 48,208 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust outter casing deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2011 46,027 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,555 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,737 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 42,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,556 miles

front number plate slight damage

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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DY05 OBV is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DY05 OBV, 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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DY05 OBV is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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