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GV05 DRX

2005 Fiat Idea

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,599 mi
Last recorded102,599 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 DRX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2017 102,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Both (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Rear silencer very corroded

Service light on

n/s/r shock absorber upper bush well perished

n/s/r tyre well perished

Pass 31 Mar 2016 87,877 miles

centre exhaust flexi part in poor condition

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear exhaust poor condition

rear lower engine mount perished

Pass 20 Mar 2015 70,884 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 70,881 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,266 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 55,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,081 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 42,624 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,664 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,877 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,857 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 20,857 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 14,388 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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GV05 DRX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DRX, 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 DRX registered?

GV05 DRX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is GV05 DRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 DRX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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