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GF05 SGX

2005 Fiat Idea

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,687 mi
Last recorded41,687 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 SGX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 41,687 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 41,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 37,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 37,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 37,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush come away from bolt (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush come away from bolt (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 31,348 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 29,263 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 28,463 miles

all 4 tyres perished on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Jul 2017 28,357 miles

all 4 tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 20 Jul 2016 27,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre perished on outer wall

o/s/f tyre perished on outer wall

o/s/r tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 22 Jul 2015 27,545 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 26,815 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 25,835 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 24,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 22,441 miles

all four tyres worn inner edges

Pass 28 May 2010 19,136 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2009 15,830 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 11,803 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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GF05 SGX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF05 SGX, 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 GF05 SGX registered?

GF05 SGX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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