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YR55 YRK

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,502 mi
Last recorded78,502 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 YRK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 78,502 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 78,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 74,874 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 74,874 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 71,108 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,647 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 69,645 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 69,596 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking gases from front flexi and rear back box / joint (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested brake binding (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box corroded and leaking (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak oil leak from side and front of engine ()

Nearside Front drive shaft seal leaking

Nearside Front wiper split

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 3 Jun 2016 65,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 61,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 61,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,280 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 49,460 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 49,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 44,143 miles

n/s headlamp is taped across the upper edge with duck tape, this was sufficient enough at time of test

Pass 4 Dec 2010 35,055 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 35,051 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 31,073 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,049 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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YR55 YRK is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YR55 YRK, 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 YR55 YRK registered?

YR55 YRK is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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