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FL05 KWZ

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,014 mi
Last recorded98,014 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 KWZ
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 98,014 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2019 95,049 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp Inoperative or indicating a malfunction -

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2019 95,047 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp Inoperative or indicating a malfunction -

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2017 80,540 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,151 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/s of vehicle

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

tailgate difficult to open

Fail 14 Mar 2015 63,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 63,624 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 60,941 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

gearbox stabiliser bar bush excessively deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2013 54,893 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,711 miles

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

engine mangement light on.

n/s/r no plate lamp slightly dim.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front wiper blades split but clearing screen

Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,750 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2010 40,750 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,579 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 35,579 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 29,041 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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FL05 KWZ is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FL05 KWZ, 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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FL05 KWZ is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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