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KL05 DWX

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

197,671 mi
Last recorded197,671 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 DWX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 197,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 197,513 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 190,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bumper damaged nsr no sharp edges exposed.

exhaust back box deteriorated.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 176,969 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 155,796 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 150,307 miles

engine management light on

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 150,277 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

coolant level low

engine warning light on dash

nearside front tyre in poor condition

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

oil leak

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 150,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

heavy wear nearside front tyre inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 143,128 miles

engine management light on.

rear silencer corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 143,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

engine management light on.

rear silencer insecure.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 136,313 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 136,313 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 133,080 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 133,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2010 130,900 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 130,900 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 103,067 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 May 2008 74,289 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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KL05 DWX is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel 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 KL05 DWX, 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 KL05 DWX registered?

KL05 DWX is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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