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OU55 DKK

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,937 mi
Last recorded96,937 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 DKK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 96,937 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

drive belt perished

Fail 8 Oct 2019 96,916 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

drive belt perished

Pass 27 Sep 2018 84,795 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 78,717 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,386 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 74,386 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,551 miles

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Oct 2014 63,055 miles

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

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

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,572 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 48,216 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,124 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

front tyre low pressure

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 9 Sep 2011 44,124 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

front tyre low pressure

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2010 36,879 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,879 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,145 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,062 miles

front wipers split on end

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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OU55 DKK is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU55 DKK, 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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OU55 DKK is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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