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KS05 FSO

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,675 mi
Last recorded126,675 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 FSO
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 126,675 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 125,688 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 124,499 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 122,511 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 120,895 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 119,169 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 116,365 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 106,350 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2014 106,350 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2013 95,973 miles

front brake disks and pads worn low

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Jun 2012 82,083 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 82,083 miles

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

Oil leak

Coolant leak

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,418 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 42,153 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,368 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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KS05 FSO is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KS05 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS05 FSO?

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What year was KS05 FSO registered?

KS05 FSO is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is KS05 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 FSO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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