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FG05 YOD

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,631 mi
Last recorded90,631 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 YOD
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 90,631 miles

Central gearbox stabiliser mount, bush worn

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 85,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 85,588 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 68,483 miles

Both front and osr tyres cracking/perishing.

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges......185/65 R14 86H

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 68,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken DANGEROUS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front and osr tyres cracking/perishing.

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges......185/65 R14 86H

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 61,365 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 59,981 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 57,078 miles

Exhaust Silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2017 53,512 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,553 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 46,898 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 46,882 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 42,558 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,821 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,675 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,916 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,592 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 18,531 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 15,350 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 YOD is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YOD, 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 YOD registered?

FG05 YOD is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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The MOT history for FG05 YOD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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