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YH05 TYS

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,265 mi
Last recorded84,265 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2019 84,265 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 70,560 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 57,288 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 43,125 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 43,124 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box rubber (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,981 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 27,480 miles

Coolant leak

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edge

exhaust backbox corroded

front tyres 3mm

rear exhaust rubber mount split

slight oil leak from gearbox, n/s driveshaft

Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,630 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,711 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 19,777 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,250 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,506 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 TYS is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TYS, 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 TYS registered?

YH05 TYS is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YH05 TYS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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