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YF54 ZYX

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,081 mi
Last recorded98,081 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 ZYX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside sill corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 98,077 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside sill corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2019 89,317 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 81,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked and wearing low

Pass 15 Jun 2017 74,646 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2016 68,018 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 68,018 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 60,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight perishing/cracking on nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 52,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

outer skin of exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 46,422 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,114 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 46,114 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,473 miles

offside front door handle damaged

Pass 28 May 2010 38,744 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

drivers outside door handle broken, but door opens with key..

Fail 28 May 2010 38,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

drivers outside door handle broken, but door opens with key..

Pass 22 May 2009 35,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 33,854 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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YF54 ZYX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YF54 ZYX, 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 YF54 ZYX registered?

YF54 ZYX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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