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NC05 TVW

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

95,457 mi
Last recorded95,457 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 TVW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 95,457 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 95,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 90,686 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 90,682 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 85,507 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 85,505 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 76,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 76,342 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 11 May 2018 72,215 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 May 2018 72,215 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 66,987 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 66,987 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,749 miles

exhaust corroded not leaking

slight play both inner rack ends

Pass 14 Jan 2015 64,557 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 64,557 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 89,974 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 62,089 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 62,089 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 60,464 miles

discs slightly worn and pitted

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight play in rack ends

Fail 31 Jan 2012 60,463 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

discs slightly worn and pitted

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight play in rack ends

Pass 6 Jun 2011 58,305 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 52,030 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 52,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

knock from steering.

not checked neasride rear seat belt.

outer part of centre seat belt buckle broken,still works.

slight oil leak around nearside driveshaft.

slight play in steering rack when vehicle raised.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,880 miles

centre rear seat belt stalk has covers missing

steering rack has slight play

Fail 21 Jul 2008 40,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

centre rear seat belt stalk has covers missing

ebd failure light is on

steering rack has slight play

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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NC05 TVW is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 NC05 TVW, 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 NC05 TVW registered?

NC05 TVW is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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