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ML05 JYA

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,693 mi
Last recorded88,693 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 JYA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 88,693 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,424 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 80,956 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 76,525 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 71,454 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 68,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 63,797 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,974 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 54,974 miles

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

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

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 23 Apr 2011 46,473 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

near side front wiper split

off side front wiper poor

Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,029 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,414 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 32,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges - advise tracking check

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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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ML05 JYA is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ML05 JYA, 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 ML05 JYA registered?

ML05 JYA is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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