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YE54 XBT

2005 Fiat Idea

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,450 mi
Last recorded70,450 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 XBT
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 70,450 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 70,458 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 66,752 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 66,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2017 59,099 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 53,509 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,164 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 48,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 42,311 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 42,311 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 36,389 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 36,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 30,927 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 30,927 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 27,490 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front wiper blades splitting!

both rear tyres worn on inner treads [advise replacement!!]

centre exhaust mounting broken needs replacing?

n/s front wing damaged.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 27,490 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades splitting!

both rear tyres worn on inner treads [advise replacement!!]

centre exhaust mounting broken needs replacing?

n/s front wing damaged.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 23,246 miles

body damage, o/s/f ball joint cover split

both rear tyres worn on edges perishing and worn close to limit

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Fail 23 Jan 2010 23,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

body damage, o/s/f ball joint cover split

both rear tyres worn on edges perishing and worn close to limit

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 5 Jan 2009 19,204 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Jan 2009 19,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Jan 2008 15,226 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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YE54 XBT is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Green with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YE54 XBT, 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 YE54 XBT registered?

YE54 XBT is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is YE54 XBT safe to buy?

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