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FV54 YRN

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,878 mi
Last recorded99,878 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 YRN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,878 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 99,878 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,999 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,447 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 76,447 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,434 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2015 72,433 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 67,272 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,984 miles

both rear tyres wearin g close to legal limits

front brake discs showin g signs of corrosion on in ner face

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,523 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 58,523 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,632 miles

nearside front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,612 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 41,503 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 34,928 miles

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)

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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FV54 YRN is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol 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 FV54 YRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV54 YRN registered?

FV54 YRN is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is FV54 YRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV54 YRN 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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