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NL05 UCP

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,356 mi
Last recorded143,356 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 UCP
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 143,356 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 143,356 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 143,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 133,089 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 133,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 126,543 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 124,566 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 124,543 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 115,749 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged insecure touching driveshaft (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 115,740 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush excessive play in shaft bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged insecure touching driveshaft (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 102,567 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 87,414 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 80,506 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 80,506 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 75,273 miles

Front wiper blades split at ends and slightly smeary

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 75,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front wiper blades split at ends and slightly smeary

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 72,244 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 72,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,485 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 29 Oct 2011 55,862 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 55,858 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,960 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 54,960 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 47,849 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 47,849 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 38,121 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 38,121 miles

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

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

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

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 UCP is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NL05 UCP, 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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NL05 UCP is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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