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AV55 ATY

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,481 mi
Last recorded47,481 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 ATY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2023 47,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top Cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 44,958 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 42,702 miles

Rear Section on exhaust getting thin

Pass 2 Oct 2020 40,788 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust section starting to corrode

Pass 19 Oct 2019 38,437 miles

Nearside Front suspension bump stop deteriorated

Rear exhaust system deteriorated due to corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2019 38,433 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant level on minimum mark

Nearside Front suspension bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated due to corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2018 36,188 miles

both front brake disk light corrosion on inner surface

n/s/r spring cup starting to corrode

o/s/f brake hose insecure in it holding bracket but not fouling.

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Oct 2018 36,184 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front brake disk light corrosion on inner surface

n/s/r spring cup starting to corrode

o/s/f brake hose insecure in it holding bracket but not fouling.

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Oct 2017 34,625 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 32,654 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 30,163 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting split

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2014 27,307 miles

rear exhust box is corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 24,408 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 24,407 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 22,056 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 22,053 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 17,811 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2010 13,968 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 10,032 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 6,763 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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AV55 ATY is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AV55 ATY, 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 AV55 ATY registered?

AV55 ATY is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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