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EX55 HYG

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,497 mi
Last recorded115,497 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 HYG
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 115,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 106,977 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 106,929 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 106,929 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2016 101,539 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 86,896 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 86,896 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 76,352 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,633 miles

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

slight play in both rear shock absorber top mounting bushes

Pass 15 Dec 2011 57,761 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 57,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 46,094 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack in between tread and feathering on inner edges

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/R tyre perished on walls

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 18 Sep 2010 46,094 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack in between tread and feathering on inner edges

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

N/S/R tyre perished on walls

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 12 Sep 2009 35,865 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 35,865 miles

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

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

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front tyres feathering on inner edges

n/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber top mounting bushes worn

o/s/r tyre has 2 nails in outer edge close to unrepairable areas

o/s/r tyre low on tread and cracking up

Pass 20 Sep 2008 26,392 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

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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EX55 HYG is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel 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 EX55 HYG, 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 EX55 HYG registered?

EX55 HYG is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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