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MJ05 YZO

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,872 mi
Last recorded54,872 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 YZO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 54,872 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear low on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2014 46,891 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 46,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,604 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 39,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,433 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 28 Apr 2011 27,827 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,827 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 23,889 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,531 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 14,460 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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 YZO is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MJ05 YZO, 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 YZO registered?

MJ05 YZO is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is MJ05 YZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ05 YZO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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