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GD05 DZS

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,450 mi
Last recorded80,450 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 DZS
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 80,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reflective faded (6.3.1d)

nearside front brake lower rate of increase / imbalance

steering rack noisy / poss. worn inside.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 69,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread reflective background (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 69,263 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread reflective background (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 61,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front inner arch loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread reflective backing (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer rusty/deteriorating

Fail 7 Aug 2015 61,227 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front inner arch loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread reflective backing (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer rusty/deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2014 49,938 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 49,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,864 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside bodywork damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,332 miles

nearside door mirror missing & body work damaged.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,537 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 25,471 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 25,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 21,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,463 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 15,657 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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GD05 DZS is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GD05 DZS, 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 GD05 DZS registered?

GD05 DZS is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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