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GY55 OWO

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,056 mi
Last recorded93,056 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 OWO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2020 93,056 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 87,951 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 81,016 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 81,016 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 73,971 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 67,384 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 58,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2014 50,343 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,880 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 45,674 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 22 Sep 2011 40,702 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,127 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 31,249 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 OWO is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GY55 OWO, 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 OWO registered?

GY55 OWO is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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