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SP55 YRJ

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,673 mi
Last recorded58,673 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 YRJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 58,673 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak on gear box.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 58,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak on gear box.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 51,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 51,565 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 46,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2013 46,671 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2012 40,291 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,858 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 23,330 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 23,330 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 15,665 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 15,665 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SP55 YRJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SP55 YRJ, 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 SP55 YRJ registered?

SP55 YRJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is SP55 YRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 YRJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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