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MF05 MGZ

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,955 mi
Last recorded111,955 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 MGZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 111,955 miles

Drivers seat slightly loose

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 101,823 miles

Drivers seat slightly loose

Handbrake travel high

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Feb 2019 93,305 miles

Offside Front seat moving but still secure

Fail 18 Feb 2019 93,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity gaiter leaking grease

Offside Front seat moving but still secure

Pass 21 Feb 2018 89,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity gaiter leaking grease

Oil leak ()

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

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 28 Feb 2017 86,440 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 86,440 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 82,313 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 77,082 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 67,771 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 67,771 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 59,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,514 miles

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2012 54,514 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,753 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,075 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,664 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,704 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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MF05 MGZ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MF05 MGZ, 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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MF05 MGZ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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