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PE05 GHF

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

100,642 mi
Last recorded100,642 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 GHF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 100,642 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Temporary repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front shocker top strut bearing play

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 96,921 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 96,768 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 89,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (Both)

Nearside Front Flexi brake hose bracket broken

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm 195/60/R15

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (Both)

Offside Front Flexi brake hose bracket missing

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 88,893 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (Both)

Nearside Front Flexi brake hose bracket broken

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm 195/60/R15

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (Both)

Offside Front Flexi brake hose bracket missing

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 82,633 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 82,630 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 77,494 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 77,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexble blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 72,700 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,444 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 62,444 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 52,537 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,755 miles

Airbag warning lamp indicating a fault

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jun 2012 44,537 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Airbag warning lamp indicating a fault

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2011 37,894 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 May 2011 37,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 29,022 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 19,506 miles

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

oil leak on gear box

all 4 tyres have cracks on outer edges plus front worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Jun 2008 13,209 miles

Oil leak

o/s ball joint boot split

Fail 9 Jun 2008 13,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

airbag light flashing

engine man light on

o/s ball joint boot split

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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PE05 GHF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PE05 GHF, 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 PE05 GHF registered?

PE05 GHF is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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