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YN05 UXC

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,842 mi
Last recorded31,842 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 UXC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 31,842 miles

Rear wiper blade rubber blade missing

both front discs corroded

mileage display difficult to see

Fail 11 Feb 2020 31,841 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both front washer jets only just hitting windscreen and wiper blades (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade broken and metal housing catching on windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade rubber blade missing

both front discs corroded

both front wiper blades smearing

mileage display difficult to see

Pass 29 Jan 2019
Fail 29 Jan 2019

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 31,785 miles

Nearside Front headlamp unit condensated up and beam pattern poor

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 31,767 miles

Nearside Front headlamp unit condensated up

Pass 26 Jun 2015 31,709 miles

all 4 tyres badly age cracked

both front brake discs corroded

nearside front headlamp condensated up

Pass 2 Apr 2014 31,687 miles

all 4 tyres age cracked

both front brake discs corroded

nearside front headlamp condensated up

Fail 2 Apr 2014 31,685 miles

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

all 4 tyres age cracked

both front brake discs corroded

nearside front headlamp condensated up

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 13 Dec 2010 31,405 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 31,405 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,374 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 31,335 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 31,335 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 31,301 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,301 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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YN05 UXC is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YN05 UXC, 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 YN05 UXC registered?

YN05 UXC is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YN05 UXC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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