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GR55 JVY

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,410 mi
Last recorded107,410 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 JVY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 107,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 103,553 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 98,497 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 98,497 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 91,677 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 82,950 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,200 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 9 Feb 2015 65,045 miles

EML on

O/S/R tyre tread getting low

Pass 10 Feb 2014 90,851 miles

o/s wiper worn slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2013 76,921 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 36,939 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 36,939 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,714 miles

front no plate cracked

near side front road wheel lightly damagged and tyre has slight cut in sidewall

Fail 15 Feb 2011 34,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front no plate cracked

near side front road wheel lightly damagged and tyre has slight cut in sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,594 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 27,594 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear indicators starting to show white light

Pass 6 Jan 2009 19,302 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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GR55 JVY is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GR55 JVY, 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 GR55 JVY registered?

GR55 JVY is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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