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GJ05 VYX

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,855 mi
Last recorded65,855 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VYX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 65,855 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner and outer sills and some areas under car are slightly corroded

coolant pipe across front of engine corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2021 65,852 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lambda high due to blow at front and rear exhaust joint(recent new part ) (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner and outer sills and some areas under car are slightly corroded

coolant pipe across front of engine corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 63,602 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 63,598 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 63,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,273 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside windscreen wiper rubber starting to split

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2017 56,640 miles

Catalyst heat shield slightly insecure

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

Nearside front suspension top mounting washer slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 53,833 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 49,872 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Mar 2014 46,541 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 9 Mar 2013 43,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 43,860 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 40,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear silencer rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,836 miles

rear silencer rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,127 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 31,199 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,152 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,735 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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GJ05 VYX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GJ05 VYX, 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 GJ05 VYX registered?

GJ05 VYX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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