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HK05 NZM

2005 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,142 mi
Last recorded69,142 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 NZM
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 69,142 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 3 Mar 2020 69,141 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 64,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,108 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,826 miles

front brake discs worn

lower gearbox mount bush deteriorated

nearside rear road wheel slight distorted

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2017 59,826 miles

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

front brake discs worn

lower gearbox mount bush deteriorated

nearside rear road wheel slight distorted

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2016 55,276 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cut but not showing cords

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Feb 2016 55,276 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cut but not showing cords

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,077 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 51,077 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 46,912 miles

centre exhaust mount split

n/s rear tyre low on outer tread

Fail 10 Feb 2014 46,912 miles

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

centre exhaust mount split

n/s rear tyre low on outer tread

Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,301 miles

Coolant leak

airbag light on

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear wheel cylinders slightly damp

centre and rear exhaust rubbers split

Fail 14 Feb 2013 42,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Coolant leak

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

airbag light on

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear wheel cylinders slightly damp

centre and rear exhaust rubbers split

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,790 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 36,790 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,840 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 23,267 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 18,083 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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HK05 NZM is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK05 NZM, 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 HK05 NZM registered?

HK05 NZM is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is HK05 NZM safe to buy?

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