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GF05 SLU

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,872 mi
Last recorded59,872 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 SLU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 59,872 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 59,797 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main beam (1.7.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,106 miles

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre has cracks in side wall

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,629 miles

engine failure message displayed

engine management light on

o/s and n/s rear tyres sidewalls cracking 195/60/15

Fail 10 Mar 2014 51,629 miles

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

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

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

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

engine failure message displayed

engine management light on

o/s and n/s rear tyres sidewalls cracking 195/60/15

Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,332 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine mounting/stabiliser bush worn to excess

Fail 7 Mar 2013 50,326 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine mounting/stabiliser bush worn to excess

Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,697 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 48,697 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 47,462 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,798 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2008 34,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 34,320 miles

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

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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GF05 SLU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GF05 SLU, 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 GF05 SLU registered?

GF05 SLU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is GF05 SLU safe to buy?

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