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YK55 WTX

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,679 mi
Last recorded110,679 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 WTX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 110,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

offside front strut top bearing slightly tight

rear bumper supports corroded both sides

Pass 2 Sep 2020 108,067 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust frontpipe flexi section in poor condition

offside front strut top bearing slightly tight

rear bumper supports corroded both sides

Pass 21 Aug 2019 104,326 miles

both rear bumper supports corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2019 104,326 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear bumper supports corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 98,423 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front inner constant verlocity gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2017 92,064 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 92,056 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front outer sill corroded in seatbelt mounting prescribed area (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill corroded in axle mounting prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill corroded in axle mounting prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 85,463 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 85,463 miles

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

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

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 77,945 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 70,750 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 63,341 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 55,760 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,671 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,691 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 32,449 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 32,441 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,129 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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YK55 WTX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YK55 WTX, 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 YK55 WTX registered?

YK55 WTX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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