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KF54 SNX

2005 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,311 mi
Last recorded81,311 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF54 SNX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 81,311 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 81,311 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 70,602 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 67,291 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 67,291 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 65,486 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2015 65,486 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2014 63,195 miles

2. SERVICE LIGHT ON

3. NSF SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT BEARING VERY RUSTY.

4. REAR EXHAUST BOX VERY RUSTY.

5. NS AIM ON LOWEST LIMIT

recommend tracking checked soon

Fail 24 Feb 2014 63,195 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

2. SERVICE LIGHT ON

3. NSF SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT BEARING VERY RUSTY.

4. REAR EXHAUST BOX VERY RUSTY.

5. NS AIM ON LOWEST LIMIT

TYRE SIZE 195/60/15 88v

1. OS FRONT TYRE WORN BALD ON INSIDE EDGE -

Pass 4 Mar 2013 60,921 miles

1. BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO LIMIT. OS BALD INDIDE EDGE. NS APPROACHING WEAR BARS. 1956015. RECOMMEND TRACKING CHECK ETC.

2. RED OIL DRIP FROM GEARBOX AREA.

3. VERY RUSTY NSF TOP MOUNT PLATE. RECOMMEND CLEAN/TREAT OR REPLACE.

4. EXHAUST REAR BOX RUSTY/OUTER SKIN SPLITTING/HEAT SHIELD INSECURE.

5. POORLY SECURED BATTERY

6. FRONT DISCS QUITE RUSTY. PADS FAIRLY WORN.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,918 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 58,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery loose

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2011 56,040 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 56,034 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 49,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2008 41,852 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2008 41,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 30,903 miles

exhaust corrosion

front pads worn

n/s h/lamp condensation

rear no plate dirty

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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KF54 SNX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KF54 SNX, 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 KF54 SNX registered?

KF54 SNX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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