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FY55 HGU

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,080 mi
Last recorded66,080 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 HGU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 66,080 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2020 66,077 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2019 62,363 miles

Gearbox mounting defective bottom of gearbox ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 62,363 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective bottom of gearbox ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 56,195 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 51,751 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 48,034 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,922 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2014 42,085 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 38,958 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,810 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2012 34,810 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,672 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,247 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,927 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,732 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 19,732 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 19,732 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FY55 HGU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY55 HGU, 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 FY55 HGU registered?

FY55 HGU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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