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YY05 DVJ

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,811 mi
Last recorded116,811 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 DVJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 116,811 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 102,579 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 102,578 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 86,359 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Rear shock bushes deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 86,359 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Rear shock bushes deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,074 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 63,326 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 49,903 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 36,048 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 23,909 miles

nails in offside rear tyre x2

Fail 4 May 2010 23,909 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nails in offside rear tyre x2

Pass 25 Apr 2009 14,036 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2008 5,343 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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YY05 DVJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YY05 DVJ, 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 YY05 DVJ registered?

YY05 DVJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is YY05 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY05 DVJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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