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YP55 XVG

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,005 mi
Last recorded70,005 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 XVG
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 70,005 miles

exhuast slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 68,156 miles

r/coil spring ,exhaust slightly corroded.o/s/f/ tyre inner edge slightly low

Fail 7 Jan 2016 68,126 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre very low inner edge 195/65/15

rear exhaust corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 64,628 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 64,607 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)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2013 60,077 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 60,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 54,760 miles

Front brake pads low and disc worn (2-3000 miles)

Nearside front tyre tread depth low

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,816 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 40,311 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 30,391 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 30,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2008 20,568 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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YP55 XVG is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YP55 XVG, 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 YP55 XVG registered?

YP55 XVG is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is YP55 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 XVG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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