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EX05 MXU

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,372 mi
Last recorded85,372 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 MXU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 85,372 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 85,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 83,772 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 83,771 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 82,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 80,680 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 80,672 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust knocking

Pass 27 Jan 2021 78,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 77,614 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 76,016 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 74,051 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 71,362 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 68,798 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,839 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,034 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,703 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 57,825 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 53,012 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 46,906 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 46,535 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 37,779 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 31,716 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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EX05 MXU 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 86.4%.

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 EX05 MXU, 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 EX05 MXU registered?

EX05 MXU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is EX05 MXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 MXU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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