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EA05 XMG

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,916 mi
Last recorded113,916 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 XMG
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 113,916 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 113,913 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 113,635 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective front head lamps slightly cloudy and crazed lenses beginning to affect beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear and tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split and grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 112,646 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective front head lamp lenses crazed/oxidised and slightly affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure and lens/cover missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 111,570 miles

Front Brake discs slightly worn

Front Tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear and are starting to perish on tread

Offside Front Outer CV boot leaking a small amount of grease, not obviously split

Rear Shock absorber top mounts deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2017 109,956 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease from minor split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 105,767 miles

off side rear number plate lamp lens missing

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Sep 2015 102,026 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 102,026 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 95,883 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 88,385 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 22 Sep 2012 77,619 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 19 Sep 2011 66,443 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 62,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 62,350 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,480 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,042 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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EA05 XMG is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel 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 EA05 XMG, 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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EA05 XMG is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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