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MV55 YOF

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,867 mi
Last recorded90,867 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 YOF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 90,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2016 88,467 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 74,040 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 74,040 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 64,228 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 64,228 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 51,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracking on outer edges of tread

Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,709 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,905 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 35,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,646 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,596 miles

front number plate damaged

sidewall damage to both front tyres

Fail 3 Sep 2009 21,596 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

sidewall damage to both front tyres

Pass 6 Sep 2008 15,040 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 15,040 miles

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

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

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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MV55 YOF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MV55 YOF, 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 MV55 YOF registered?

MV55 YOF is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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