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DY05 ODM

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,860 mi
Last recorded92,860 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 ODM
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 92,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 92,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 90,422 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before the brake flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes one before and after the brake flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in offside front inner steering arm joint

Fail 1 Feb 2018 90,422 miles

Emissions not tested lambda reading high, vehicle over heating aborted emissions test (7.3.A.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before the brake flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes one before and after the brake flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in offside front inner steering arm joint

Pass 31 Jan 2017 81,891 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)

rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2017 81,879 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 74,332 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

odd size tyres front to rear

slight perishing on both rear tyres

Fail 21 Jan 2016 74,332 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe missing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

odd size tyres front to rear

slight perishing on both rear tyres

Pass 6 Feb 2015 68,919 miles

o/s rear tyre perished on tread pattern

Pass 12 Feb 2014 59,676 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,503 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 54,471 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,266 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 48,266 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,593 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 40,593 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,279 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 36,279 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 31,346 miles

Center exhaust rubber slightly cracked.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 31,343 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe kinked (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Center exhaust rubber slightly cracked.

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,072 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 24,072 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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 ODM is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DY05 ODM, 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 ODM is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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