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YS05 NWW

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,552 mi
Last recorded95,552 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 NWW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 90,607 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 88,672 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 88,671 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 81,216 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 76,290 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 76,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 72,210 miles

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear exhaust rear box outer casing rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2016 71,477 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release 3 point belt outer casing missing (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear exhaust rear box outer casing rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2015 67,136 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust box detoriating

Fail 30 Nov 2015 67,136 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (6.1.D.1a)

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

rear exhaust box detoriating

Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,186 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust rear box detoriating

Fail 1 Sep 2014 61,186 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust rear box detoriating

Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 49,366 miles

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 41,483 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 32,927 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 24,905 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 May 2008 18,169 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2008 18,169 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 NWW is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NWW, 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 NWW registered?

YS05 NWW is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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