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KL05 DXK

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,790 mi
Last recorded96,790 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 DXK
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 96,790 miles

Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2016 90,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2016 90,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,938 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2015 83,938 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 75,536 miles

slight deterioration in exhaust.

Fail 28 Jun 2014 75,530 miles

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

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

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

slight deterioration in exhaust.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 75,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,716 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 50,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

abnormal noise from engine

Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

abnormal noise from engine

Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,936 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,028 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,528 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 DXK is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KL05 DXK, 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 DXK registered?

KL05 DXK is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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