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YC05 NXK

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,095 mi
Last recorded84,095 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 NXK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 84,095 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 84,095 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2021 80,264 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2020 75,339 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 70,627 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 66,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box very rusty

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 60,776 miles

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)

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2016 55,137 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 12 Feb 2015 49,545 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 20 Jan 2014 44,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 20 Jan 2014 44,936 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Feb 2013 42,560 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 42,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 35,356 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 26,890 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 17,449 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 17,243 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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YC05 NXK is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YC05 NXK, 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 YC05 NXK registered?

YC05 NXK is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for YC05 NXK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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