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ND05 NDC

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,325 mi
Last recorded46,325 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 NDC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 46,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 46,320 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 43,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 41,725 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper operation slow

Pass 5 Jan 2023 39,838 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 37,322 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 37,322 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 35,687 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 35,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 29,981 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 29,406 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all underside (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2017 28,683 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2017 28,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2016 27,731 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,429 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 24,754 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,898 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,890 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,062 miles

all tyres in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2010 15,496 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 10,938 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 10,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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ND05 NDC is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ND05 NDC, 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 ND05 NDC registered?

ND05 NDC is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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