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HW05 HYM

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,966 mi
Last recorded54,966 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 HYM
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 54,966 miles

Front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Gearbox mounting defective centre lower ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Tracking check required

Fail 5 Feb 2020 54,965 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Gearbox mounting defective centre lower ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper and wing corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tracking check required

Pass 16 Nov 2018 49,578 miles

Offside Front wing and bumper damaged

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 49,562 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling on the inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

o/s/f bumper/wing damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2018 49,556 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front bumper damaged but still secure

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 43,519 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,153 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 30,105 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 30,105 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 28,025 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,649 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,990 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 22,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,945 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,022 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edge

Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,552 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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HW05 HYM is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HW05 HYM, 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 HW05 HYM registered?

HW05 HYM is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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