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FA05 KFP

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,133 mi
Last recorded86,133 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 KFP
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2018 86,133 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Border Line Pass (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Border Line Pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Border Line Pass (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2017 81,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush borderline pass (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 76,704 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 76,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 72,607 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 66,881 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 58,924 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,851 miles

nsf wiper blade split

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 38,116 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,364 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 26,135 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,488 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 22,166 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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FA05 KFP is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FA05 KFP, 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 FA05 KFP registered?

FA05 KFP is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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