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YH05 FWX

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,031 mi
Last recorded83,031 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 FWX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 83,031 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 80,151 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 74,440 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 74,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 69,183 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 63,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 63,065 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 56,392 miles

n/s/r tyre has cracks in tread but NOT deep enough to reach the ply or cords

o/s/r tyre has cracks in tread but NOT deep enough to reach the ply or cords

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 54,869 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and between tread

Fail 23 May 2013 54,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and between tread

Pass 4 May 2012 40,343 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,675 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 38,339 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges.

Pass 13 May 2008 33,422 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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YH05 FWX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YH05 FWX, 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 YH05 FWX registered?

YH05 FWX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is YH05 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH05 FWX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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