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AO05 FKJ

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,929 mi
Last recorded34,929 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FKJ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 34,929 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 34,397 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/f n/s/f tyres are worn on inside edges.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 30,116 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 30,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 42,206 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 42,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 20,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2010 17,296 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 16,811 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 14,776 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 14,776 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,053 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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AO05 FKJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO05 FKJ, 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 AO05 FKJ registered?

AO05 FKJ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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