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SD05 YCY

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

52,929 mi
Last recorded52,929 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 YCY
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 52,929 miles

offside rear tyre side walls starting to crack

outer sills poor

rear axle rusty

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2017 52,929 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre side walls starting to crack

outer sills poor

rear axle rusty

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 52,165 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 52,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2015 51,422 miles

offside front tyre poor con

Fail 20 Nov 2015 51,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre poor con

Pass 25 Nov 2014 49,981 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 48,285 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 48,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2013 47,816 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 47,816 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,758 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 41,758 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 May 2012 41,212 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 41,212 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,918 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 36,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 32,971 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 32,970 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2009 29,105 miles
Fail 25 May 2009 29,105 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 24,736 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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SD05 YCY is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SD05 YCY, 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 SD05 YCY registered?

SD05 YCY is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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