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NL05 UCD

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,592 mi
Last recorded131,592 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 UCD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 131,592 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 131,588 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 129,539 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 129,533 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 120,255 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 109,204 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 108,658 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 105,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

eng.man.light on

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2013 102,570 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 86,483 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 74,842 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 67,760 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 52,352 miles

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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NL05 UCD is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 NL05 UCD, 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 NL05 UCD registered?

NL05 UCD is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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The MOT history for NL05 UCD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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