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SD55 YKP

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

55,519 mi
Last recorded55,519 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 YKP
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,519 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 55,519 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 54,025 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,893 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)

coolant temperature guage reading high smells hot and radiator starting to steam and no fan cutting in .. radiator showing signs of leakage also.

nearisde rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Feb 2012 42,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

coolant temperature guage reading high smells hot and radiator starting to steam and no fan cutting in .. radiator showing signs of leakage also.

nearisde rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Feb 2011 33,978 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 33,785 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 23,164 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 23,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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Pass 29 Jan 2009 12,351 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 12,351 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 11,950 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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SD55 YKP is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SD55 YKP, 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 SD55 YKP registered?

SD55 YKP is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is SD55 YKP safe to buy?

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