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YK05 YSX

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,245 mi
Last recorded99,245 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 YSX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 99,245 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2013 99,245 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 92,024 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 92,023 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 90,965 miles

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

engine management light on

rear wiper torn

Fail 24 Oct 2011 90,965 miles

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

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

engine management light on

rear wiper torn

Pass 13 Oct 2010 87,027 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 87,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 68,636 miles

Engine mamagement light on

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 68,636 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Engine mamagement light on

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

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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YK05 YSX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YK05 YSX, 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 YK05 YSX registered?

YK05 YSX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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