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NH05 UYO

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,258 mi
Last recorded94,258 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 UYO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2017 94,258 miles

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

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

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

exhaust is deteriorated

n/s/f tyre is perished

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

n/s/f wiper is split but clearing screen

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/f tyre is perished

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

o/s/f wiper is split but clearing screen

o/s/r tyre is perished

rear wiper is deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2016 92,859 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both front windscreen wipers are split but clearing the screen

both rear tyres are perished

engine cover fitted

exhaust is deteriorated at rear

front brake pads worn

rear wiper is deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2015 89,647 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 89,647 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 83,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

damage to body within 30cm of n/s/r seat belt anchorage

damage to body within 30cm of o/s/r seat belt anchorage

rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,138 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 75,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

nsf wiper split

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,353 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 54,183 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,486 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,320 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 40,289 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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NH05 UYO is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NH05 UYO, 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 NH05 UYO registered?

NH05 UYO is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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