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SP55 YST

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,060 mi
Last recorded151,060 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 YST
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2023 151,060 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle heavily corroded

underside heavily corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 148,706 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 143,562 miles

Coil spring corroded rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

sills corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 139,755 miles

Coil spring corroded rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front outer sill

both rear sills corroded

lots of repiars to sills and heavily under sealed

underbody corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 135,925 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

both sills damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2019 132,362 miles

sills soft

Pass 16 Dec 2017 128,561 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 126,194 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 126,194 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 121,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 112,010 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 99,284 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 99,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 87,068 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 75,357 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 75,357 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades

Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,477 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,729 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 48,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 33,973 miles

exhaust rubber split but still supporting exhaust

Fail 27 Oct 2008 33,973 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust rubber split but still supporting exhaust

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 YST is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YST, 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 YST registered?

SP55 YST is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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