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KN05 FSO

2005 Fiat Idea

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,940 mi
Last recorded100,940 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 FSO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 100,940 miles

All tyres perished on sidewall and tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel buckled

Nearside inner CV gaiter leaking slightly, cable tie slightly loose

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

Offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 2 May 2018 100,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel buckled

All tyres perished on sidewall and tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside inner CV gaiter leaking slightly, cable tie slightly loose

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

Offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 7 Apr 2017 98,636 miles

Nearside front tyre perished in treads

Offside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perished in treads

Fail 5 Apr 2017 98,630 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

EML light on

Nearside front tyre perished in treads

Offside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perished in treads

Pass 4 Apr 2016 96,595 miles

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

alternator noisy

rear bump stops adfift

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2016 96,950 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

MIL on

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

alternator noisy

engine misfire

rear bump stops adfift

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 94,359 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 91,323 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 91,323 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 80,392 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,317 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,395 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,175 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 39,363 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,517 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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KN05 FSO is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KN05 FSO, 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 KN05 FSO registered?

KN05 FSO is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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