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HG05 TSU

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,684 mi
Last recorded99,684 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 TSU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2020 99,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

body damage

engine mount poor

exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2019 91,019 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 83,742 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 75,962 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre low, perished

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge, getting low

all exhaust rubbers deteriorated

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2016 69,867 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 63,892 miles

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

lower engine mount rubber deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2014 58,845 miles

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,384 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 50,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,902 miles

both rear tyres becoming worn on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,833 miles

both front brake discs distorted slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2010 23,182 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

exhaust center section becoming corroded

nearside front tyre near limit

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,275 miles

centre exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2008 14,652 miles

handbrake has long travel

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

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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HG05 TSU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HG05 TSU, 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 HG05 TSU registered?

HG05 TSU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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