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DY05 ZYJ

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,006 mi
Last recorded94,006 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 94,006 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 86,917 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust rubber broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 79,272 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2017 71,212 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,061 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2015 63,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres starting to wear unevenly

front brake pads over 1/2 worn(o/s/f)

n/s/r exhaust mounting rubber mounting broken but exhaust still secure

n/s/r seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat

n/s/r tyre on 2mm limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/f ABS.sensor wire incorrectly routed and close to fouling tyre

o/s/f wheel slightly tight in rotation

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 63,332 miles

both front tyres starting to wear unevenly

front brake pads over 1/2 worn(o/s/f)

n/s/r exhaust mounting rubber mounting broken but exhaust still secure

n/s/r seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat

n/s/r tyre on 2mm limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/f ABS.sensor wire incorrectly routed and close to fouling tyre

o/s/f wheel slightly tight in rotation

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 60,466 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

o/s/f wheel slightly tight in rotation

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

small cuts in both front lower ball joint rubber dust covers

Fail 7 Jul 2014 60,466 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

o/s/f wheel slightly tight in rotation

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

small cuts in both front lower ball joint rubber dust covers

Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,250 miles

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

all exhaust rubbers split

Pass 14 Jul 2012 56,312 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 56,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 53,772 miles

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

front wiper blades ripped to edges

o/s front abs cable incorrectly routed around shocker

Pass 7 Jul 2010 51,032 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,920 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 45,511 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)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 45,511 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 ZYJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

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

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