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SP55 YRU

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

40,373 mi
Last recorded40,373 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 YRU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 40,373 miles

Both sill heavily coated in underseal

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Sensor warning message displayed on screen

Pass 21 Nov 2017 57,845 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

outer skin of silencer corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2017 57,844 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both front brackets broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

outer skin of silencer corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 55,828 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

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

Oil leak slight at nearside of gearbox ()

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear gearbox/engine mount bush split and perished

Rear wiper torn

exhaust flexi split but not blown and hanger broken off

signs of coolant leak at radiator

Fail 28 Nov 2016 55,828 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view linkage broken also wipers torn (8.2.1c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

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

Oil leak slight at nearside of gearbox ()

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear gearbox/engine mount bush split and perished

Rear wiper torn

exhaust flexi split but not blown and hanger broken off

signs of coolant leak at radiator

Fail 24 Nov 2016 55,822 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported at front fixey (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

oil leak at gear box

Pass 30 Nov 2015 55,059 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 55,058 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 54,219 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2014 54,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2013 52,442 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2013 52,442 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2012 45,750 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front bumper cracked

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 7 Nov 2011 42,989 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dashboard advises sensor failure

Fail 5 Nov 2011 42,989 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dashboard advises sensor failure

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,553 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 24,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 17,109 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wipers not clearing 100%.

both front wipers torn at ends

exhaust rear silencer fouling body at rear

offside front tyre worn bald on inner shoulder

Fail 30 Oct 2009 17,107 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wipers not clearing 100%.

both front wipers torn at ends

exhaust rear silencer fouling body at rear

offside front tyre worn bald on inner shoulder

Pass 3 Nov 2008 12,556 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 12,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front bumper damage any sharp edges have been taped over also may be damage to headlight unit but it is secure just now

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 YRU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YRU, 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 YRU registered?

SP55 YRU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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