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KS05 SYH

2005 Fiat Idea

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,364 mi
Last recorded105,364 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 SYH
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 105,364 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 105,364 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 98,751 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 98,703 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 91,959 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 84,141 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 84,089 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 77,543 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 71,352 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside rear shocker bush worn

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear indicators slightly white

Fail 6 Apr 2021 71,350 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside rear shocker bush worn

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear indicators slightly white

Pass 30 Mar 2020 67,357 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 63,502 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive .....,,,., drive shaft seal .......... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil on min

Fail 5 Apr 2019 63,500 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive .....,,,., drive shaft seal .......... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil on min

Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,900 miles

Both front wipers splitting

Both rear top shock bushes splitting and worn

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Nearside inner cv gaiter leaking

Oil level low

Pass 4 Apr 2017 52,889 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,289 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 47,387 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,503 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 44,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,697 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both door mirrors deteriorated but view to rear adequate

both rear indicators faded

light failure lamp on but all obligatory lamps working

Pass 23 Aug 2012 37,917 miles

bulb failure lamp on but all lights working at test

Pass 19 Oct 2010 31,455 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 28,189 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 26,207 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 24,457 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 SYH is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SYH, 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

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What year was KS05 SYH registered?

KS05 SYH is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is KS05 SYH safe to buy?

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