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OY55 BYZ

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,213 mi
Last recorded106,213 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 BYZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 106,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated borderline (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2019 102,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 97,202 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 93,486 miles

Nearside Wiper blade slightly smearing

Offside Rear Tyre cracks on tread.

Pass 4 Feb 2017 86,951 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter cracking

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge and cracking

Offside Front tyre bald on edge and cracking

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge and cracking

slight smear from wiper blades.

Fail 4 Feb 2017 86,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake discs badly corroded.

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter cracking

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge and cracking

Offside Front tyre bald on edge and cracking

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge and cracking

slight smear from wiper blades.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 81,257 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 81,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 75,809 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 69,592 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 69,520 miles

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,325 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 56,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,981 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 48,959 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 41,723 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 34,337 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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OY55 BYZ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 OY55 BYZ, 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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OY55 BYZ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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