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NX05 VUV

2005 Fiat Idea

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,167 mi
Last recorded71,167 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 VUV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 71,167 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 71,161 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside front outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2019 66,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 66,456 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area corroded and holed x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area corroded and holed x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 61,255 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 60,090 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 60,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 57,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes coated in grease preventing an accurate assessment (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 53,920 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s rear outer sills have slight surface corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2015 53,920 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s rear outer sills have slight surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2014 50,948 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2013 46,077 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2013 46,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,337 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2012 41,337 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,309 miles

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

rear brake imbalance 26%

Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,514 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 33,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,953 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 24,757 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 24,711 miles

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

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

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 VUV is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

NX05 VUV is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is NX05 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX05 VUV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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