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YK54 EVJ

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,700 mi
Last recorded158,700 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 EVJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 158,700 miles

front discs worn, under vehicle covered by substance, front tyres on limits, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jan 2021 152,861 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 152,861 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 146,109 miles

Nearside Front inner c.v boot slightly deteriorating

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2020 146,109 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front inner c.v boot slightly deteriorating

Nearside Front wipper blade insecure slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge from inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2019 138,525 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 133,145 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 128,482 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 118,813 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 107,622 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 107,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 107,552 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 107,552 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 106,976 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 106,976 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 99,721 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 83,971 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 110,423 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 83,013 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 83,013 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 33,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 33,140 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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YK54 EVJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YK54 EVJ, 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 YK54 EVJ registered?

YK54 EVJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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