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GV55 OSF

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,374 mi
Last recorded83,374 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 OSF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2023 83,374 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 82,805 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 82,805 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 81,796 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 80,650 miles

BOTH front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2019 79,891 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 30 Sep 2019 79,891 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2018 79,137 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 77,841 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,980 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,297 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 74,297 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 73,007 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 73,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,470 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 56,695 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 46,154 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 46,016 miles

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

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 17 Oct 2009 36,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 36,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 26,785 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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GV55 OSF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GV55 OSF, 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 GV55 OSF registered?

GV55 OSF is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is GV55 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 OSF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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