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KN05 TUA

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,400 mi
Last recorded61,400 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 TUA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,400 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 61,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,322 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 51,229 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 51,229 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,648 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,685 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 38,685 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,496 miles

n/s headlamp condensated

Fail 3 Mar 2009 30,496 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp condensated

Pass 16 Apr 2008 24,817 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 TUA is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KN05 TUA, 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 TUA registered?

KN05 TUA is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is KN05 TUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN05 TUA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KN05 TUA have outstanding finance?

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