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KD55 YOA

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

92,442 mi
Last recorded92,442 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 YOA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 92,442 miles

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 92,442 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 75,469 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 75,466 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

eml light on

Fail 9 Mar 2016 75,346 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 66,079 miles

both rear shock soft

diesel pump damp with diesel

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

rear exhaust box corroding

slight play offside front top strut mount

Fail 20 Nov 2014 66,067 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock soft

diesel pump damp with diesel

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

rear exhaust box corroding

slight play offside front top strut mount

Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,772 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 58,772 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 54,427 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 54,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,751 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 49,694 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 43,783 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 36,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 27,394 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 27,394 miles

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

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

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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KD55 YOA is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 KD55 YOA, 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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KD55 YOA is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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