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FG05 YOA

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,262 mi
Last recorded37,262 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 YOA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 37,262 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 29,013 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 29,013 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 26,081 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 12 Jun 2014 24,847 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 22,694 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 20,746 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 18,835 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 17,014 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 17,014 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 14,514 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,109 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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FG05 YOA is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG05 YOA, 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 FG05 YOA registered?

FG05 YOA is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is FG05 YOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 YOA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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