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YS05 LGU

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,744 mi
Last recorded70,744 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 LGU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 70,744 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 70,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 62,842 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 62,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 56,048 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,431 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 49,431 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 46,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front exhaust bracket broken but secure

front exhaust hanger corroded

full exhaust deteriotated

Pass 29 May 2015 46,049 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front exhaust bracket broken but secure

front exhaust hanger corroded

full exhaust deteriotated

Pass 19 Jun 2014 38,956 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 37,117 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 37,117 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,799 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,649 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 30,809 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 25,116 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 19,261 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 18,875 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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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YS05 LGU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS05 LGU, 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 YS05 LGU registered?

YS05 LGU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is YS05 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS05 LGU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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