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YP05 FHB

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,466 mi
Last recorded80,466 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 FHB
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 80,466 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 79,974 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2017 75,127 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 69,962 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 69,962 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 65,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 65,463 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 61,801 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,249 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 54,064 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 54,038 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,043 miles

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

advise service light on

Fail 20 Sep 2011 47,043 miles

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

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

advise service light on

Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,770 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,564 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 13,639 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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YP05 FHB is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YP05 FHB, 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 YP05 FHB registered?

YP05 FHB is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YP05 FHB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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