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KB05 HSU

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,306 mi
Last recorded107,306 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 HSU
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 107,306 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer casing heavily corroded but is not blowing.

rear number plate faded.

Pass 11 Jun 2020 105,132 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 102,084 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 100,179 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 100,177 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2017 97,740 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 94,360 miles

Front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 13 May 2015 86,682 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 86,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2014 79,875 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 71,944 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 61,589 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 61,575 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 53,068 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 44,071 miles

water pump leaking

Pass 9 May 2009 33,882 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 22,148 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 22,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KB05 HSU is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KB05 HSU, 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 KB05 HSU registered?

KB05 HSU is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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