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MK05 GFG

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,352 mi
Last recorded70,352 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 GFG
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 70,352 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 64,022 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

exhaust silencer heat shield corroaded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 64,022 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault turned off due to child seat (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust silencer heat shield corroaded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 55,919 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 50,849 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,260 miles

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

Nail n.s.r tyre

O.s.r seat belt buckle outter casing missing

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 39,205 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 35,400 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 35,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 29,771 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2011 25,514 miles

osr seatbelt buckle plastic covering missing.but not affecting operation.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 18,854 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 17,026 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 11,635 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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MK05 GFG is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue 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 MK05 GFG, 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 MK05 GFG registered?

MK05 GFG is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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