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MA05 WAO

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

50,752 mi
Last recorded50,752 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 WAO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 50,752 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Location unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 50,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Location unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 49,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2024 49,211 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 46,257 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 73,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 45,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 44,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 44,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 43,663 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 26 Jul 2018 43,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking in tread

n/s/r shock absorber top bush deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2017 43,084 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 43,084 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2016 42,281 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 41,746 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 41,385 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 41,385 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres cracking at edge of tread

Pass 19 Aug 2013 40,910 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres starting to split in tread

Pass 14 Aug 2012 40,023 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 12 Aug 2011 38,397 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Aug 2011 38,397 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2010 30,615 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 25,985 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2009 25,985 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,583 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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MA05 WAO is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MA05 WAO, 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 WAO registered?

MA05 WAO is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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