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MT05 WZB

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,872 mi
Last recorded138,872 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 WZB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 138,872 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened worn and knocking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 138,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened worn and knocking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 127,632 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front flexi brake hose secured by cable tie

Nearside Front strut top plate abnormal but no play

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play nock when rocking steering wheel (2.2.2 (c))

few areas of corrosion

gearbox stabilizer bush worn

Fail 10 Feb 2021 127,632 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front flexi brake hose secured by cable tie

Nearside Front strut top plate abnormal but no play

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play nock when rocking steering wheel (2.2.2 (c))

few areas of corrosion

gearbox stabilizer bush worn

Pass 12 Dec 2019 124,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

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

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2019 124,615 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

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

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 120,997 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

flexi part of exhaust deteriorating

Fail 20 Dec 2018 120,997 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

flexi part of exhaust deteriorating

Pass 4 Jan 2018 116,062 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 116,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Dec 2016 109,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint gaiter perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-4mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged both rear inner wheel rims damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroding (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Dec 2016 109,195 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded to excess (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint gaiter perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-4mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged both rear inner wheel rims damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroding (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 103,821 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 103,820 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 98,954 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 98,954 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 93,028 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 93,028 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 87,166 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 81,491 miles

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

slight damage to nearside front sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2010 77,892 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 77,892 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 62,698 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 51,595 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,755 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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MT05 WZB is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MT05 WZB, 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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MT05 WZB is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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