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HY05 VUN

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,077 mi
Last recorded34,077 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 VUN
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,077 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust corroded!

Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,819 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 25,649 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 25,649 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,765 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,297 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 15,297 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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HY05 VUN is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HY05 VUN, 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 HY05 VUN registered?

HY05 VUN is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is HY05 VUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 VUN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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