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FY05 FRF

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,808 mi
Last recorded116,808 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 FRF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 116,808 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 116,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 98,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside outer (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 80,217 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 80,217 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 61,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm,perished and worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 41,262 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 41,262 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 40,340 miles

front exhaust mounting rubber split

Fail 8 Mar 2014 40,340 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 4 Mar 2013 37,609 miles

drivers seat adjustment worn...

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 17 Mar 2012 33,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

tow bar electrics faulty

Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,048 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,052 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 23,957 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 20,013 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 20,013 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,858 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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FY05 FRF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY05 FRF, 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 FY05 FRF registered?

FY05 FRF is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is FY05 FRF safe to buy?

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