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GY55 VYH

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,794 mi
Last recorded73,794 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 VYH
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 73,794 miles

Rear Lower engine mount worn and split

Pass 17 Oct 2014 65,597 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 59,216 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 51,504 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 48,009 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,421 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,644 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 13,644 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 5,075 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 5,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VYH is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

GY55 VYH is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is GY55 VYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY55 VYH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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