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NH05 VDP

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,850 mi
Last recorded102,850 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 VDP
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 102,850 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective slightly worn ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded and rubber mount perishing

Fail 1 Nov 2025 102,850 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective slightly worn ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded and rubber mount perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2024 99,216 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 96,658 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 92,770 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air filter hosing bracket broken

exhaust flexy pipe and back box corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 89,161 miles

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

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front wearing on outer edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 85,103 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

both front tire's starting to crack

exhaust down pipe flexible join outer mesh corroded and insecure (no leak of exhaust gases)

inner shoulder wear to both front tire's

lower transmission stabiliser mounting bush starting to perish

transmission oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2020 85,103 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

both front tire's starting to crack

exhaust down pipe flexible join outer mesh corroded and insecure (no leak of exhaust gases)

inner shoulder wear to both front tire's

lower transmission stabiliser mounting bush starting to perish

transmission oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2019 77,482 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 70,447 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 70,447 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper shock mount rubber bush perished (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper upper shock rubber bush split

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 61,338 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 61,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,725 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 54,160 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,604 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers worn and starting to smear

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jun 2013 45,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r seat belt twisted

Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2012 41,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,675 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 36,675 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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres lightly cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2010 32,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2009 25,288 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,119 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 17,119 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VDP 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 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 VDP, 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 VDP registered?

NH05 VDP is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for NH05 VDP shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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