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RL05 YBB

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,003 mi
Last recorded73,003 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 YBB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,003 miles

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

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

near side front tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2016 72,994 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

near side front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,747 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 61,747 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bad knocking from front of vehicle

exhaust blowing were front pipe joins center pipe

exhaust knocking

slight leak from offside front inner drive shaft boot

Pass 24 Oct 2014 60,220 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 60,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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RL05 YBB is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RL05 YBB, 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 RL05 YBB registered?

RL05 YBB is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is RL05 YBB safe to buy?

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