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YB54 BYU

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,301 mi
Last recorded69,301 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 BYU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 69,301 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 62,464 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,356 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 54,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,762 miles

offside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,870 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

front wipers smearing

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2012 39,870 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

front wipers smearing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,194 miles

Oil leak

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jan 2010 26,857 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 19,496 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 7 Jan 2008 13,152 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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YB54 BYU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YB54 BYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB54 BYU registered?

YB54 BYU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is YB54 BYU safe to buy?

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