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DY55 WMU

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,315 mi
Last recorded62,315 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 WMU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,315 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 55,579 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 55,577 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,181 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 48,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,765 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 41,763 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,641 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,523 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 25,376 miles

front exhaust mounting rubber split

rear brakes increase and decrease at slightly different rates

Pass 10 Mar 2011 20,606 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 20,606 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres scuffing on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2010 20,011 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 14,404 miles

wiper blade has small plit but still claens screen

Pass 27 Sep 2008 10,120 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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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DY55 WMU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DY55 WMU, 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 DY55 WMU registered?

DY55 WMU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is DY55 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 WMU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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