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YP05 HUJ

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,532 mi
Last recorded108,532 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 HUJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 108,532 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded body. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded body. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 100,454 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 152,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 152,103 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 89,413 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 6 Jul 2017 89,413 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 2 Aug 2016 86,229 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 86,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 83,974 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 83,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 82,621 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 81,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 75,341 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 69,077 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 61,605 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 8 May 2010 53,876 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 45,921 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 45,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 35,208 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 HUJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YP05 HUJ, 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 HUJ registered?

YP05 HUJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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