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MJ05 YYP

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,896 mi
Last recorded86,896 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 YYP
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 86,896 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 82,513 miles

Backbox corroded

EML on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake hoses loose/tie strapped

Fail 13 Jun 2015 82,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

Backbox corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake hoses loose/tie strapped

Pass 14 Jun 2014 77,502 miles

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2014 77,502 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2013 70,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 63,687 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 63,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,343 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 55,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,623 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 33,222 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 33,222 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,769 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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MJ05 YYP is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MJ05 YYP, 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 MJ05 YYP registered?

MJ05 YYP is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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