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GV05 DTU

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,083 mi
Last recorded87,083 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 DTU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 87,083 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 78,267 miles

o/s/front tyre wear on edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,036 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust coroded

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall delaminating

oil level low

Fail 12 Feb 2013 70,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust coroded

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall delaminating

oil level low

Pass 24 Jan 2012 59,293 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 59,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,495 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 45,069 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 45,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 36,584 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 May 2008 28,424 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 DTU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DTU, 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 DTU registered?

GV05 DTU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is GV05 DTU safe to buy?

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