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GV05 DRO

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,453 mi
Last recorded59,453 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 DRO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,453 miles

rear exhuast rubber perished

wipers poor

Pass 20 May 2013 57,631 miles

oil leak from gearbox

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 May 2013 57,631 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 51,056 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning light on

Pass 26 May 2011 44,303 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 44,303 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 17 May 2010 38,674 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 38,674 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 33,031 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 26,872 miles

front exhaust mounting splitting

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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GV05 DRO is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV05 DRO, 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 GV05 DRO registered?

GV05 DRO is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is GV05 DRO safe to buy?

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