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GV05 DSO

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,314 mi
Last recorded77,314 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 DSO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 77,314 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 77,314 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2023 72,826 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer outer skin peeling/corroded.

Pass 12 May 2022 67,378 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 63,157 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 62,668 miles

ball joint gaiters perished, not yet split

exhaust front pipe and rear section corroded

exhaust rear section rubber mountings perished

offside front tyre , worn on inner edge, close to legal limit

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2020 62,668 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

ball joint gaiters perished, not yet split

exhaust front pipe and rear section corroded

exhaust rear section rubber mountings perished

offside front tyre , worn on inner edge, close to legal limit

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,157 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 59,359 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 56,104 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,186 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,541 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 49,067 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2014 49,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

exhaust corroded

n s wiper smearing

o s r tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,446 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 46,446 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,882 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,712 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,996 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,888 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO 2MM ON IN SIDE EDGE

Pass 5 Mar 2008 21,636 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 DSO is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GV05 DSO, 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 DSO registered?

GV05 DSO is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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