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YC55 LVW

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

34,280 mi
Last recorded34,280 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 LVW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 34,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 27,819 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 27,819 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 22,036 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 22,036 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 19,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 19,134 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 16,248 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 13,329 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 13,329 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 9,787 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres feathering

Pass 27 Sep 2008 9,787 miles

front tyres feathering

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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YC55 LVW is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YC55 LVW, 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 YC55 LVW registered?

YC55 LVW is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is YC55 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC55 LVW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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