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CA05 XWK

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,477 mi
Last recorded107,477 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XWK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 107,477 miles

o/s rear brake noisy but efficiency ok

Pass 11 Feb 2015 90,863 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 90,860 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 82,417 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

glow plug fault

Pass 17 Aug 2012 71,992 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,034 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 48,756 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 48,190 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 48,184 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 42,750 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 30,915 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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CA05 XWK is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,248cc diesel 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 CA05 XWK, 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 CA05 XWK registered?

CA05 XWK is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is CA05 XWK safe to buy?

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