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FT05 DGF

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,001 mi
Last recorded163,001 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 DGF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 163,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner tyre has slight inner edge wear

sill corrosion ns & os

Pass 18 Oct 2021 159,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and rear box skinning (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 159,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and rear box skinning (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 156,327 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 156,327 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 152,363 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml came on then went off during test

Pass 13 Nov 2018 147,299 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 147,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 143,298 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

eml light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2017 143,298 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault codes read and reset (5.4.2)

eml light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 140,487 miles

Front front discs worn ,corroded

eml on

Fail 29 Jul 2016 140,482 miles

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

Front front discs worn ,corroded

eml on

Pass 18 Jul 2015 130,521 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 102,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 102,838 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 78,535 miles

front pads getting low

rear exaust pipe outer skin pealing away

Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,687 miles

20% inbalance on front brakes

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 66,534 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 66,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,563 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,023 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,343 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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FT05 DGF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FT05 DGF, 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 FT05 DGF registered?

FT05 DGF is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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