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NC05 YDF

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,091 mi
Last recorded70,091 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 YDF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2013 70,091 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear shock absorber top bushes deteriorated.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded.

Front brake pads very low and discs corroded.

Gearbox oil leak.

Gearbox rear stabiliser link bush in poor condition.

NS wiper blade split.

NSF outer cv boot cracked and leaking.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 67,418 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 67,408 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 53,817 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 48,651 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 48,532 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,521 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,630 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT DIFF SEAL LEAKING

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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NC05 YDF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NC05 YDF, 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 NC05 YDF registered?

NC05 YDF is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 August 2005.

Is NC05 YDF safe to buy?

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