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DA54 YYU

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

52,162 mi
Last recorded52,162 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 YYU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 52,162 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 46,066 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 46,066 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 40,201 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 38,604 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 35,347 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 31,844 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

rear wiper split - front exhaust flexible wear - near side front tyre edge wear

Pass 24 Jan 2017 29,001 miles

off side front tyre edge wear

off side front tyre edge wear

start of corrosion off side rear sill

Pass 25 Jan 2016 42,925 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 39,786 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 36,214 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 20,367 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,227 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edges

advise o/s/f tyre worn to 0mm on the inner edge and worn on the outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2011 15,622 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 13,159 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 10,828 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 14,279 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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DA54 YYU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DA54 YYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA54 YYU registered?

DA54 YYU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is DA54 YYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA54 YYU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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