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YX54 JXC

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,800 mi
Last recorded159,800 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 JXC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 159,800 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 128,842 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 128,842 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 121,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension strut top mount feels rough when rotated

bulb fault warning light on but not effecting operation of lights

engine oil leak (sump pan)

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 27 Jan 2016 121,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension strut top mount feels rough when rotated

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

bulb fault warning light on but not effecting operation of lights

engine oil leak (sump pan)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 26 Jan 2015 113,699 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are close to showing cords on the inner edge (185 / 65/ 14 )

Fail 26 Jan 2015 113,699 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are close to showing cords on the inner edge (185 / 65/ 14 )

Pass 28 Jan 2014 105,087 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 94,846 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 86,039 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 75,217 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,895 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 50,129 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing nearly to the cords on the inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,787 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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YX54 JXC is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX54 JXC, 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 YX54 JXC registered?

YX54 JXC is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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