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RN05 YXU

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,065 mi
Last recorded43,065 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 YXU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 43,065 miles

Offside Front slight lift in o/s strut top mount

Fail 8 Jan 2021 43,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight lift in o/s strut top mount

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 38,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 31,537 miles

Rear tailgate glass insecure on n/s

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Jan 2019 31,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tailgate glass insecure on n/s

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 29,068 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 29,066 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT.. (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 26,915 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 25,532 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 22,583 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 22,583 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 19,294 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 19,294 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 14,773 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 4 Jan 2013 14,773 miles

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

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 12 Jan 2012 10,468 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 9,989 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 9,989 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 9,112 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 7,420 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 5,565 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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RN05 YXU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RN05 YXU, 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 RN05 YXU registered?

RN05 YXU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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The MOT history for RN05 YXU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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