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OU05 YXV

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,502 mi
Last recorded79,502 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 YXV
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 79,502 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin slightly corroded.

front wipers slightly smeary

Fail 1 Nov 2016 79,288 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/R15H (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin slightly corroded.

front wipers slightly smeary

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge close to cords.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 73,567 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 73,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/R15H (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 66,975 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges.

exhaust back box skin corroded.

Fail 25 Nov 2014 66,975 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing inner edges.

exhaust back box skin corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 60,866 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 58,040 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 58,040 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 50,592 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,102 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,449 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,963 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 25,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,698 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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OU05 YXV is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol 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 OU05 YXV, 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 OU05 YXV registered?

OU05 YXV is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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