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WG05 XMM

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,494 mi
Last recorded64,494 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 XMM
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 64,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 62,756 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 62,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 61,995 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 61,995 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 61,427 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 59,725 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 57,655 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 56,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

back box corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 53,831 miles

Nearside Rear top shock absorber bush detoriating

Offside Rear top shock absorber bush detoriating

Fail 17 Jul 2018 53,831 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear top shock absorber bush detoriating

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear top shock absorber bush detoriating

Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,528 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 48,120 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 44,114 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 41,420 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 38,149 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,713 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 30,594 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,400 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 20,195 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 14,986 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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WG05 XMM is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG05 XMM, 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 WG05 XMM registered?

WG05 XMM is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is WG05 XMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG05 XMM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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