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WJ05 FYR

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,405 mi
Last recorded96,405 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 FYR
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 96,405 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet slighty blocked

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 89,902 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 89,902 miles

Emissions not tested Due to Blowing Exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 83,396 miles

Engine Coolant Fan not Working

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

Offside Rear Spring Bump Stop Missing

Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,281 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,103 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 68,103 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 57,292 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,588 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,842 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,668 miles

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

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

Front both sides, top strut mounts corroded

Interior mirror missing

Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,706 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,860 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 7,604 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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WJ05 FYR is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJ05 FYR, 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 WJ05 FYR registered?

WJ05 FYR is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ05 FYR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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