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SH05 WGG

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

39,182 mi
Last recorded39,182 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 WGG
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 39,182 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 37,802 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 36,505 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 36,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.907 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3.75 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 3.5 (7.3.D.4)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,737 miles

nearside front mirror cover missing

Fail 15 Jul 2015 34,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front mirror cover missing

Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,568 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,450 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 May 2012 28,352 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 May 2012 28,352 miles

Inner Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,862 miles

both wiper blades are torn.

handbrake is high.

offside rear light lens is cracked.

offside rear shocker top bush is cracking.

slight fluffing on drivers seatbelt.

Fail 31 May 2011 25,862 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades are torn.

handbrake is high.

offside rear light lens is cracked.

offside rear shocker top bush is cracking.

slight fluffing on drivers seatbelt.

Pass 26 May 2010 23,681 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,837 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 18,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 16,516 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,516 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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SH05 WGG is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SH05 WGG, 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 SH05 WGG registered?

SH05 WGG is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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