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NX05 VUG

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,236 mi
Last recorded64,236 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 VUG
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 64,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil filter leaking

sills slightly corroded

underbody and floor slightly corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2020 64,236 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil filter leaking

sills slightly corroded

underbody and floor slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 62,155 miles

offside front lower suspension arm has slight play in bush

offside outer sill slightly corroded

oil filter leaking

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2019 62,155 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

offside front lower suspension arm has slight play in bush

offside outer sill slightly corroded

oil filter leaking

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 58,603 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2018 58,603 miles

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,491 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,210 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 51,208 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,573 miles

both front track rod ends have slight play in ball joint

tyres starting to crack between tread

Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,571 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 39,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,287 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,083 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,073 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,933 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 26,933 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,021 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 14,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 14,713 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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NX05 VUG is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NX05 VUG, 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 NX05 VUG registered?

NX05 VUG is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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