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HY05 WBL

2005 Fiat Idea

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,697 mi
Last recorded67,697 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 WBL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 67,697 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 66,077 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 64,543 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 63,482 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 62,585 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 62,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

electrical towing socket requires attention.

passenger o/s/r electric window wont close on button

Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,758 miles

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking inbetween treds

Fail 31 Mar 2014 60,758 miles

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

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking inbetween treds

Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,044 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge 195/60/15

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2013 57,043 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge 195/60/15

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 50,747 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 50,747 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 46,962 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 46,962 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,906 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

accident damage to offside

Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,985 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 32,977 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on edge boarder line pass

offside front wiper poor boarder line pass

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 WBL is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,368cc petrol 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 HY05 WBL, 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 WBL registered?

HY05 WBL is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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