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EA05 XMH

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

55,989 mi
Last recorded55,989 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 XMH
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 55,989 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 55,987 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 54,982 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 51,209 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 49,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2022 49,434 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2021 48,070 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 47,190 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 47,188 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 45,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 43,966 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 42,143 miles

Coolant leak Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 40,109 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 36,949 miles

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)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 36,949 miles

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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 33,176 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 28,722 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 27,154 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,830 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 24,830 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,885 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 17,287 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 13,791 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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EA05 XMH is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 XMH, 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 EA05 XMH registered?

EA05 XMH is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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