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YB54 LWX

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

37,831 mi
Last recorded37,831 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber also corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Oil leak driveshaft seal ()

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 37,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber also corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber also corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Oil leak driveshaft seal ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 34,101 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2015 34,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 30,733 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 27,308 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2013 27,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2012 23,127 miles

all tyres perished slightly 195/60/16

Fail 14 Sep 2012 23,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perished slightly 195/60/16

Pass 17 Oct 2011 19,661 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 19,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 17,667 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 13,657 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 9,046 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 LWX 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 64.3%.

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 YB54 LWX, 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 YB54 LWX registered?

YB54 LWX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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The MOT history for YB54 LWX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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