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NL05 UFK

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,340 mi
Last recorded107,340 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 UFK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 107,340 miles

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

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

under rear of the car is very rusty

Pass 18 May 2021 96,468 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 96,468 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 95,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 73,185 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 59,201 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,605 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 45,547 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 43,844 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 43,844 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 41,101 miles

advise car been standing

Pass 12 Apr 2013 37,279 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 33,439 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,439 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,802 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,030 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 21,582 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,202 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 UFK is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UFK, 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 UFK registered?

NL05 UFK is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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