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NG05 HNN

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

84,559 mi
Last recorded84,559 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 HNN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2018 84,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 80,241 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear (2.4.A.3)

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner/outer edge

Fail 16 Jan 2017 80,239 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear (2.4.A.3)

covers missing from offside rear seat belt mechanism

emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner/outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2015 74,905 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor blow of exhaust gasses

Front exhaust down pipe bracket is broken and rattling, exhaust is still secure

front pads worn uneven. OSF pads are on the limit and NSF is just over the limit

Fail 5 Oct 2015 74,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor blow of exhaust gasses

Front exhaust down pipe bracket is broken and rattling, exhaust is still secure

front pads worn uneven. OSF pads are on the limit and NSF is just over the limit

Fail 8 Sep 2014 68,741 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 68,741 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,827 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 12 Sep 2013 62,827 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

rear exhaust section outer skin deteriorated & rubber mounting snapped

Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,251 miles

HEAT SHIELD ABOVE REAR EXH/BOX INSECURE

REAR EXHAUST BOX IS DELAMINATING WILL REQUIRE RENEWING SOON

SCREW IN O/S RER TYRE (MARKED WITH YELLOW )

Fail 24 Jul 2012 55,249 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)

FRONT TYRES WORN DUE TO STEERING TOEING OUT REQ. ADJUSTING

HEAT SHIELD ABOVE REAR EXH/BOX INSECURE

REAR EXHAUST BOX IS DELAMINATING WILL REQUIRE RENEWING SOON

SCREW IN O/S RER TYRE (MARKED WITH YELLOW )

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 50,329 miles

cover missing from offside rear seat belt buckle

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2012 50,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

cover missing from offside rear seat belt buckle

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2011 43,627 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 42,523 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 42,523 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 35,998 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 30,158 miles

slight play in drivers seat

Fail 25 Apr 2008 30,158 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

slight play in drivers seat

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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NG05 HNN is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 NG05 HNN, 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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NG05 HNN is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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