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YC55 ZXE

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,582 mi
Last recorded70,582 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 ZXE
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 70,582 miles

back box outer skin peeling away

no rear seatbelts tested child seats fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2016 70,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

back box outer skin peeling away

no rear seatbelts tested child seats fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,505 miles

1 both rear coil springs corroded 2 nsf screen wash getting lazy

Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,989 miles

1 back box outer skin peeling away

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 49,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

1 back box outer skin peeling away

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 42,495 miles

1 back box outer skin peeling away

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 May 2013 42,495 miles

1 back box outer skin peeling away

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,813 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 38,813 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake discs worn

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,221 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 30,445 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 30,445 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2009 26,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZXE is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

YC55 ZXE is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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