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MF05 MGX

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,646 mi
Last recorded108,646 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 MGX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 108,646 miles

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

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 20 Mar 2025 102,330 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 102,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 94,310 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 94,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective next to flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe split

Pass 15 Mar 2023 86,662 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 79,962 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 76,210 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 70,587 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,460 miles

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

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

front windscreen has minor scratches detected

rear axle corroding

rear silencer corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2019 64,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner tread detected (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner tread detected (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front windscreen has minor scratches detected

rear axle corroding

rear silencer corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,339 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front windscreen has minor scratches detected

rear axle corroding

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,621 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge step tread detected

nearside front windscreen has slight scratches detected

offside front tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread detected

Fail 14 Mar 2017 45,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splitting to cord/ply (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splitting to cor/ply (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge step tread detected

nearside front windscreen has slight scratches detected

offside front tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread detected

Pass 11 Mar 2016 37,090 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 33,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight split wipers

Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,934 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,468 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,149 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,903 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 19,720 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,537 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,514 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 12,514 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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MF05 MGX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 MF05 MGX, 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 MF05 MGX registered?

MF05 MGX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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