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GF55 OHN

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,140 mi
Last recorded93,140 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 OHN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 93,140 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2021 90,390 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 90,390 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 86,614 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 83,815 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 78,873 miles

offside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

Pass 24 Jul 2017 75,930 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 75,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 72,676 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 72,676 miles

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

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 7 Jul 2015 67,968 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,240 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 65,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 63,412 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 63,412 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 55,287 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,419 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 52,419 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 47,986 miles

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

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

advise front brake discs slightly lipped

advise front brake pads appear low

Pass 3 Dec 2009 41,409 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 41,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,002 miles

front brake pads look low

n/s/r tyre sidewall is slightly perished

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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GF55 OHN is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue 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 GF55 OHN, 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 GF55 OHN registered?

GF55 OHN is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is GF55 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 OHN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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