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DY05 UZC

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,214 mi
Last recorded83,214 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 UZC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 83,214 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 83,214 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2. (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour x2. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 79,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 75,485 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 75,485 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 71,163 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear joint (7.1.2)

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

drivers seat mechanism requires attention soon

offside front tyre on limit on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2015 71,124 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted sill damaged (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear joint (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 64,729 miles

Oil leak

rear section exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 64,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 58,810 miles

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

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

both rear jacking point areas slightly corroded

exhaust back box outer casing slightly corroded

nearside outersill slightly damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,288 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

back box outer casing slightly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2012 53,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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

back box outer casing corroded

oil leak around engine

Pass 9 Apr 2011 44,116 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Feb 2010 36,363 miles

nearside rear outer sill slightly damaged

neraside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,806 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,616 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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DY05 UZC is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DY05 UZC, 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 DY05 UZC registered?

DY05 UZC is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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