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SG05 MGU

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,787 mi
Last recorded96,787 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 MGU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 96,787 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 87,074 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust rear silencer poor condition

Fail 22 Apr 2016 86,960 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust rear silencer poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2015 80,304 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Apr 2014 67,879 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked

rear exhaused skin corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2014 67,376 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 24 Apr 2013 61,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 15 Mar 2012 57,208 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 57,208 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both rear exhaust rubbers split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box baffles noisey

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

Nearside front tyre heavily cracked and perished

Rear wiper blade split

Neaside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,853 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 52,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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

both rear tyre sidewall perish

Pass 5 Mar 2010 48,202 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 48,202 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak from filter

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,717 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 39,948 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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SG05 MGU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue 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 SG05 MGU, 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 SG05 MGU registered?

SG05 MGU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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