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KT05 VGL

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,743 mi
Last recorded89,743 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 VGL
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 89,743 miles

engine management light on

Fail 2 Jun 2016 89,743 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine management light on

wipers smeary

Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,833 miles

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

both front wipers smeary

both rear tyres perished

engine management light on

offside rear door damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2014 83,142 miles

brake fluid starting to become low

Pass 13 Jun 2013 78,831 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both raer tyres deteriorated

engine oil lwo

exhaust deteriorated

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,096 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 72,960 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 72,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,835 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,171 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 51,170 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 17 May 2008 37,718 miles

coolant leak from radiator

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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KT05 VGL is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KT05 VGL, 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 KT05 VGL registered?

KT05 VGL is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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