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WL05 GYR

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,493 mi
Last recorded81,493 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 GYR
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 81,493 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2019 81,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front wheel bearing / hub play

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2018 77,110 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 77,110 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)

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 74,936 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 69,533 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 63,325 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 57,128 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 52,332 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front and n/s/r tyres low on tread

Pass 21 May 2013 52,332 miles

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

both front and n/s/r tyres low on tread

Pass 17 May 2012 45,221 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 23 May 2011 38,096 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge bald

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 May 2010 31,698 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 31,696 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 14 May 2009 23,226 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 23,226 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 15,915 miles

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

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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WL05 GYR is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WL05 GYR, 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 WL05 GYR registered?

WL05 GYR is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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