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FY55 FMC

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,727 mi
Last recorded115,727 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FMC
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 115,727 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 115,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 184,084 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 111,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 99,403 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2013 84,723 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 84,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,023 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 57,228 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,100 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 23,354 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 FMC is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FMC, 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 FMC registered?

FY55 FMC is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is FY55 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 FMC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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