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LY54 UPT

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,146 mi
Last recorded58,146 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 UPT
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 58,146 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 56,038 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 52,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 52,273 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 49,031 miles

oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 45,501 miles

N/S Door mirror glass cracked.

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

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

Oil leak from Gearbox.

Screw in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 41,730 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 37,738 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 37,738 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 34,163 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 34,163 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear engine stabiliser bar has slight movement in bush .

Pass 29 Jan 2010 30,953 miles

nsf chassis rail plate bolt loose, nsf wiper split.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 26,778 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 23,206 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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LY54 UPT is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LY54 UPT, 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 LY54 UPT registered?

LY54 UPT is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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The MOT history for LY54 UPT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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