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YJ55 ZKT

2005 Fiat Idea

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,296 mi
Last recorded68,296 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 ZKT
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 68,296 miles

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 66,010 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 62,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Has just met parking brake performance requirements.

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 61,107 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 56,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 52,498 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front slight noise on rotation

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 52,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex broken away from pipie (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front slight noise on rotation

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 48,203 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 48,203 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,028 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 38,429 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 38,429 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 33,452 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,836 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 28,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 22,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 22,707 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 19,168 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)

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 18 Nov 2009 19,168 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 23 May 2009 20,781 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 12,808 miles

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

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

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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YJ55 ZKT 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 71.4%.

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 YJ55 ZKT, 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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YJ55 ZKT is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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