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GU05 UCC

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,372 mi
Last recorded72,372 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 UCC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 72,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flex pipe in bad condition

Fail 11 Feb 2019 72,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flex pipe in bad condition

Pass 13 Feb 2018 70,831 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive backing plate corrodoed (3.1.9)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking side wall

Rear axle beam corroed

Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,738 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 64,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 64,869 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,669 miles

nearside rear tyre is starting to perish

Fail 26 Feb 2015 61,669 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre is starting to perish

offside wiper split but clears the screen

Pass 18 Feb 2014 57,721 miles

n/s front tyre getting low on tread (2.5mm)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 50,110 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,359 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,267 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on tread (2 to 3mm)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 32,857 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 32,857 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,722 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 19,939 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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GU05 UCC is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU05 UCC, 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 GU05 UCC registered?

GU05 UCC is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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