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FY55 APF

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,457 mi
Last recorded101,457 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 APF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 101,457 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is heavily perished.

Fail 15 Feb 2019 101,329 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre is heavily perished.

Pass 23 Jan 2018 81,885 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

rear exhaust box corroded (tail pipe missing) but no effecting emissions

Fail 23 Jan 2018 81,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

rear exhaust box corroded (tail pipe missing) but no effecting emissions

Pass 9 Feb 2017 66,580 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 55,285 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split but clearing screen

Pass 17 Jan 2015 37,758 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 32,806 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 29,798 miles

Rear tyres starting to split, but not down to cords.

Fail 7 Feb 2013 29,798 miles

Rear tyres starting to split, but not down to cords.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 26,497 miles

Parking brake lever stiff to release

Rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Feb 2011 25,547 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 23,074 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 20,562 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 20,544 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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FY55 APF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY55 APF, 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 FY55 APF registered?

FY55 APF is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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