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MA05 OGT

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,424 mi
Last recorded44,424 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 OGT
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 44,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 44,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 42,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 41,005 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 38,801 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 36,458 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,730 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,677 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin rotted away. Slight blow from backbox

Front brakepads on minimum

NSF tyre worn outer edge

Fail 9 Apr 2014 30,677 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust backbox outer skin rotted away. Slight blow from backbox

Front brakepads on minimum

NSF tyre worn outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 26,103 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,928 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,834 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 15,304 miles

backbox corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,898 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 7,857 miles

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

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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MA05 OGT is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MA05 OGT, 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 MA05 OGT registered?

MA05 OGT is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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