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LY05 FYB

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,979 mi
Last recorded67,979 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 FYB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 67,979 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 64,946 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 60,406 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 60,406 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 57,549 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,941 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 55,941 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 30 Jul 2014 53,549 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear the windscreen

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

Nearside front tyre worn LOW inner edge and damaged outer sidewall

Offside and nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre worn LOW inner edge and damaged outer sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2013 50,471 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r unable to fully inspect adult seatbelt

cut in n/s/r tyre unable to see any cords

Fail 31 Jul 2013 50,471 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted o/s/r unable to fully inspect adult seatbelt

cut in n/s/r tyre unable to see any cords

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2012 46,708 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear number plate display becoming poor

Pass 15 Jun 2011 41,970 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre 3mm

nearside front tyre worn unevan

offside front tyre worn unevan

Pass 19 Jun 2010 37,689 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 33,038 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 33,038 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 28,424 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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LY05 FYB 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 75%.

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 LY05 FYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY05 FYB registered?

LY05 FYB is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is LY05 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 FYB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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