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ST05 HTJ

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,609 mi
Last recorded84,609 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 HTJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,609 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front top strut mounting corroded

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread area

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to silencer join (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 84,598 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front top strut mounting corroded

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread area

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to silencer join (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 79,045 miles

both sills corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 79,045 miles

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

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

both sills corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 116,776 miles

coolant pipes corroded

oil leaks from engine

Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,468 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Mar 2012 61,371 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear exhaustouter skin corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,371 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

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

rear exhaustouter skin corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 54,589 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 54,589 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,414 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,585 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,151 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)

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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ST05 HTJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ST05 HTJ, 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 ST05 HTJ registered?

ST05 HTJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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