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GY55 OVK

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,151 mi
Last recorded86,151 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 OVK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 86,151 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 86,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 83,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 81,103 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 81,103 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 78,950 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 76,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 73,601 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

slight play n/s lower balljoint

Fail 22 Sep 2015 73,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen cracked (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

slight play n/s lower balljoint

Pass 25 Sep 2014 70,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2014 70,493 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2013 65,270 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust corroded

tracking due to tyre wear

Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,106 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 54,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,272 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,192 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,697 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 24,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GY55 OVK is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GY55 OVK, 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 GY55 OVK registered?

GY55 OVK is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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