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SD05 WVO

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,731 mi
Last recorded90,731 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 WVO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 90,731 miles

Offside Front body damage

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear body damage

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

exhaust rattling

Fail 1 Jun 2017 90,731 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front body damage

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear body damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 90,731 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front body damage

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear body damage

Pass 3 Jun 2016 85,883 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nsf,osf,osr,nsr (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion osf outer sill not within 30cm

lower gearbox mount in poor condition

rear number plate loose

Fail 31 May 2016 85,882 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nsf,osf,osr,nsr (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion osf outer sill not within 30cm

lower gearbox mount in poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2015 80,416 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

osr tyre perished and low on tread on inner edge

surface corrosion to all underside and all underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 80,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

surface corrosion to all underside and all underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 75,541 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 May 2014 75,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 70,000 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 70,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 69,283 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,480 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,887 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,879 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,864 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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SD05 WVO is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SD05 WVO, 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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SD05 WVO is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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