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YD05 HGH

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

90,866 mi
Last recorded90,866 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 HGH
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 90,866 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 88,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

general corrosion to undercarriage

slight play in drivers seat runners

Pass 1 May 2024 85,292 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight play in drivers seat

Pass 3 May 2023 82,473 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 May 2023 82,468 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 78,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2021 73,837 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2020 70,215 miles

Nearside Front cv boot weeping

slight water leak suspect water pump

Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,744 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 67,744 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 64,892 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 61,216 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 56,973 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,822 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,696 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,203 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,401 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel mist on fuel tank

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,212 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 21,236 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,200 miles

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2008 8,558 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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YD05 HGH is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 YD05 HGH, 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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YD05 HGH is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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