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MS53 MAX

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests44 (35 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate79.5%

Mileage

81,541 mi
Last recorded81,541 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS53 MAX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

35 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 81,541 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 81,532 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 135,634 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 135,634 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 72,510 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 130,024 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 129,988 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 62,441 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 125,550 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 53,786 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 53,778 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 120,904 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 44,640 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 116,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 38,785 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 38,768 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 114,107 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slight wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 34,700 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 34,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 109,404 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 32,341 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 103,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bad wear to inner edge at 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 May 2017 29,630 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 97,891 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 28,726 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 92,169 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 27,871 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 27,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,254 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 26,804 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 81,799 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 81,799 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 May 2013 24,977 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 72,061 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 23,772 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,193 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 22,162 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 52,788 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 20,749 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,041 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 19,399 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 24,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

uneven tyre wear on offside front tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,700 miles

uneven tyre wear on offside front tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,701 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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MS53 MAX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.5%.

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 MS53 MAX, 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 MS53 MAX registered?

MS53 MAX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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