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GF05 VKB

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,229 mi
Last recorded41,229 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 VKB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,229 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 35,984 miles

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

both rear shock absorber top bushes worn

front exhaust rubber deterioated

Pass 26 May 2011 28,913 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2010 20,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2009 10,489 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 10,489 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)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 4,283 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 4,283 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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GF05 VKB is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF05 VKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF05 VKB registered?

GF05 VKB is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is GF05 VKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 VKB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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