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GV05 DVF

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,699 mi
Last recorded46,699 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 DVF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,699 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 40,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

offside front tyre sidewall heavily perrished split starting to tear

Pass 10 Jun 2013 33,686 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 28,540 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 24,538 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 18,192 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 13,856 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 10,627 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 9,573 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 DVF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DVF, 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 DVF registered?

GV05 DVF is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is GV05 DVF safe to buy?

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